Specifially About Men: Shorts in the Vatican/St. Peters
Jun 2nd, 2006, 01:09 PM
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But isn't that the crux of the question? Why is it so absolutely necessary to ascertain whether an adult man can gain admittance to St. Peter's Basilica in shorts? Will it seriously impair his health if he wears pants for one day?
Judging from the St. Peter's pictogram (men are purple; women are orange), an adult man in shorts will not be admitted to St. Peter's Basilica.
Judging from the St. Peter's pictogram (men are purple; women are orange), an adult man in shorts will not be admitted to St. Peter's Basilica.
Jun 2nd, 2006, 01:14 PM
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To get back of topic, last summer I saw men with just below the knee length shorts turned away. However, there were some men inside St Peter's that had knee length shorts. My observation is that there is a "Studio 54" mentality, ie the bouncer seems to have discression and uses it.
Oddly, they let one Eastern European woman in with a see through "cover up". While it did cover her from her shoulders to mid-calf, it was so see-through that her flimsy lace bra and teeny-tiny thong were quite prominent. Go figure.
My advise is that its always better to err on the conservative side. For my money the discomfort of wearing a light linen slack for a day is nothing like the aggrivation of working your way over to St Peter's, standing in line and getting told to hit the road. JMHO
Oddly, they let one Eastern European woman in with a see through "cover up". While it did cover her from her shoulders to mid-calf, it was so see-through that her flimsy lace bra and teeny-tiny thong were quite prominent. Go figure.
My advise is that its always better to err on the conservative side. For my money the discomfort of wearing a light linen slack for a day is nothing like the aggrivation of working your way over to St Peter's, standing in line and getting told to hit the road. JMHO
Jun 2nd, 2006, 01:34 PM
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We were in Italy last year in June/July and it was VERY VERY HOT! Yes, we wore shorts (shame on us). We were not allowed in the Vatican with our shorts, which were knee length. We knew this, so we just pulled out pants that we had stuffed in a travel bag and put them on right over or shorts. No big deal, everyone was happy. When we came out of the Vatican we just took off our long pants and continued on. And there are many people wearing shorts these days in the VERY HOT summer in Europe, not just Americans, but Europeans as well. Including our tour guide, who was from Rome.
Jun 2nd, 2006, 01:41 PM
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DinPa,
You beat me to it...I was thinking that the guys should wear light-weight pants, but put a pair of shorts in a small knapsack and change later in the day after we leave St. Peters/Vatican Museums (if that's what they want to do).
Sounds like a plan to me!
It
You beat me to it...I was thinking that the guys should wear light-weight pants, but put a pair of shorts in a small knapsack and change later in the day after we leave St. Peters/Vatican Museums (if that's what they want to do).
Sounds like a plan to me!
It
Jun 5th, 2006, 07:40 AM
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We were at the Vatican last July and they are strict about the women covering their shoulders and some of the leg. My husband and sons both wore long shorts, myself and daughters had on crop pants. Be sure and get there early, the line was 1 1/2 hours to get in. Enjoy.
Jun 9th, 2006, 07:24 PM
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I agree that it is a matter of respect to wear long pants if that is the rule of the Vatican. One does not have a "right" to visit the Vatican; rather, you are invited in as a guest, and should follow their request out of respect. As someone else pointed out, you would not expect to get into a fine restaurant with shorts (or paper pants), so what's the big deal about wearing pants for a few hours at the Vatican?
On the other hand, I had a good laugh over the comments about grown American men looking "ridiculous" wearing shorts in European cities. Who cares what anyone is wearing walking around a city? Of course, anyone can judge anyone, but would you also judge Indian women walking around Europe in saris? Wearing shorts (I'm talking about longer shorts, not "short shorts"
is part of modern American style, and I see no reason for anyone to change their style just because they are on vacation. We're all judgemental at somepoint, however, because I know I can barely contain my laughter when I see hairy European men walking about Miami Beach in Speedos.
On the other hand, I had a good laugh over the comments about grown American men looking "ridiculous" wearing shorts in European cities. Who cares what anyone is wearing walking around a city? Of course, anyone can judge anyone, but would you also judge Indian women walking around Europe in saris? Wearing shorts (I'm talking about longer shorts, not "short shorts"
is part of modern American style, and I see no reason for anyone to change their style just because they are on vacation. We're all judgemental at somepoint, however, because I know I can barely contain my laughter when I see hairy European men walking about Miami Beach in Speedos.
Jun 12th, 2006, 04:37 PM
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words...well, I found this on the Internet.
http://www.oz.net/~adamf/Italy01/Vatican.htm
Look like no men in my family are wearing shorts (including my grandsons).
http://www.oz.net/~adamf/Italy01/Vatican.htm
Look like no men in my family are wearing shorts (including my grandsons).
Jun 12th, 2006, 05:30 PM
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Just went to St. Peters on Friday and wore shorts and a knit golf shirt. We ended up going there last minute, so I didn't have a chance to change. I had no issue getting in.
To my surprise, there was a sign posted at the entrance which says "ok" to knee-length shorts for men - just no short-shorts, tank tops, hats or short skirts.
To my surprise, there was a sign posted at the entrance which says "ok" to knee-length shorts for men - just no short-shorts, tank tops, hats or short skirts.
Jun 12th, 2006, 06:53 PM
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dunhilldk,
Oh boy, this puts a whole new light on the subject! There really is a sign allowing knee-length shorts for men? You're not pulling my leg are you?
I certainly don't doubt you, but I wish there was some way to verify that what you saw is a permanent posting for visitors.
Did you also visit the Vatican Museum with long shorts on?
Oh boy, this puts a whole new light on the subject! There really is a sign allowing knee-length shorts for men? You're not pulling my leg are you?
I certainly don't doubt you, but I wish there was some way to verify that what you saw is a permanent posting for visitors.
Did you also visit the Vatican Museum with long shorts on?
Jun 13th, 2006, 12:50 PM
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Reminds me of the time a few years back we were backpacking around Europe. My friend, who is now a doctor, dropped his shorts right in front of the main doors, took out a pair of jeans from his backpack, and walked right in. I sat outside in my shorts, and watched his backpack for him. He told me afterwards that Micky did a pretty good job on the ceiling!
Bill
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