What dress is appropriate dress in Italian churches?
Italian churches, though they may be attractions for tourists from around the world, are very much still in use and should be viewed as sacred buildings. In Italy it is proper for all people to take off hats before entering the church. Women must have their shoulders and knees covered at all times and men should (although it is not always obligatory) have on long pants. In Florence, any women wearing tank tops, shorts, short dresses and skirts will be turned away from the church at the entrance. If you happen to forget a sweater or scarf and will be taking the Original Florence Walk that enters the Duomo, the office has a limited number of scarves that can be lent out for the duration of the tour.
