Italy's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere.
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Italy's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere. Cover shoulders and knees when visiting churches, especially the Vatican and major basilicas — enforcement is common at popular sites. Otherwise dress is relaxed.
A confident greeting with direct eye contact is the norm. Meals are unhurried social occasions.
Cover shoulders and knees when visiting churches, especially the Vatican and major basilicas — enforcement is common at popular sites. Otherwise dress is relaxed.
A lightweight scarf or sarong is the most versatile option — it packs small and can cover shoulders or legs on the spot for any temple, mosque, or church visit, regardless of what you're already wearing.