I've been told that some cathedrals and churches in Italy frown on women wearing sandals into the church...is that true?
Posted by
Vignola, MO, IT
654 posts
I have only worn sandals in all the churches that I have been in. No problems yet.
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
Since many monastic orders wear sandals, especially in summer, you should be okay with just about anything.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32735 posts
I've never seen that.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16893 posts
No, we've never encountered any footware rules.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
And I'm pretty sure the founder of that particular religion was partial to the same kind of footwear. :-)