If I have reservation for 10am, when should I arrive?
Am I allowed to bring in a small photo bag? I'd like to bring a couple of lenses and see that bags are not allowed in the chapel.
Do they check coats? It's rather cold at the moment, but the chapel seems to be climate controlled.
Their website says be there 5 minutes early. Now, being me, I would arrive about 15 minutes early, Not sure about a small camera bag (back when we went photography was not allowed). but my suggestion is to solve both your coat and camera lens problem by wearing the coat and putting the camera lenses in the coat pockets. I have done that more than once where bags were not allowed.
I'd recommend arriving at the Eremitani Museum by 9:30. That's where you show your ticket. As I recall, they had a checkroom for coats and bags. The museum opens at 9:00 and is well worth spending some time in, before and/or after your chapel visit. They'll tell you when to start down the short path to the chapel so you arrive a few minutes before your scheduled time, minimizing time out in the cold. I don't remember whether others had camera bags in the chapel, there were plenty of cameras but mine is pocket-sized. You may have to ask at the museum. At the chapel, you'll spend 15 minutes in an orientation area watching a good film, then have your time in the chapel.
Website says photography is allowed, no flash. Photo vest? Cargo pants?
The chapel is both temperature and humidity controlled which is why you sit in an orientation room for 15 minutes before stepping into the chapel.
I would be there at least 15 minutes early, especially if you need to check coats, etc.
I am just so happy to know that the chapel is now climate controlled and has a museum adjoining. When I was there about 30-some years ago, it wasn't and didn't. It was pretty horrifying to have fallen in love with the frescoes in art history class, only to come see them in person and witness air pollution and humidity literally dripping down the walls. Very glad this treasure is now receiving the care it merits.
