Is it true closed toed shoes are a must for visiting churches in italy?

Question

i planned on wearing comfortable sandals around churches in rome, florence, and venice.

Answer 1

I just got back from Italy on Monday.  I went all over and into all different churches and wore flip flops in every single one of them.  I am not sure what the attire requirement is for mass though.

Answer 2

You can wear what ever shoes you want to wear, but if you go to mass then thats different then the preference is closed shoes.

Answer 3

It's not a must, but it's appreciated. it's a matter of respect for religious places. Sandals are perfect. Enjoy your trip!

Answer 4

i,ve worn sandals in churches with no problems.

Answer 5

During summer people wear sandals in Churches, casual or elegant ones (not sporty ones). Just don't wear flipflops. Usually there is a code for dresses (not too short, not too revealing)...it's a question of respect, like there are rules to visit a Mosque in Middle Eastern countries.

Answer 6

parlate l'italiano??

ciao!!

ma devi partire in italia?

ma che ore sono li in america??

Answer 7

wear what the h**l u what to wear

Answer 8

Definitely not. You should be covered from shoulders to knees, that's all.

There are even some friars/nuns which wear sandals or go barefoot all year long, even in winter, as a vow.