#3 last question for now. Backpacks, bags in St Peter's?

Posted by MIke (Terre Haute, IN, USA) on 04/04/15 02:51 AM

I know that you have to go thru a security check before entering the Basilica. Can you take a small backpack in? I want to take cameras and I pad inside for pictures. Thanks

Posted by David

Huntsville, AL, USA

04/04/15 04:23 AM

8371 posts

I don't remember about the Basilica and backpacks.

I do remember a cloak room in the Museum in the basement where you can leave backpacks and suitcases.

Google the Vatican.

Posted by mph

04/04/15 04:34 AM

693 posts

I took one in a couple of weeks ago without issue. All bags are scanned.

Posted by donna

Pa and Italy

04/04/15 07:17 AM

4152 posts

Yes, as long as it's small. If it's this large-cm 40 x 35 x 15- they will probably make you check it since they don't want to risk you bumping into other people or the artwork.

Donna

Posted by Nigel

Northamptonshire, England

04/04/15 08:43 AM

34391 posts

donna's got it. Remember that knees and shoulders must be covered for all visitors, male and female and all ages.

Posted by MIke OP

Terre Haute, IN, USA

04/04/15 10:22 AM

32 posts

Thanks, I was envsioning just enough for the cameras, maybe a messenger type bag. We are traveling from Florence that morning, want to drop bags at hotel and get in line quickly for the Basilica only . We have been to Sistine x2, want time for church visit - last time inside was set up for mass and we could not get close to altar area.