Barcelona dress code?

[Karin1984]

We wore shorts too. I saw lots of shorts and bare shoulders at the Vatican last year. I'm not sure how much it's enforced anymore

Unless you are in a very conservative country, a lot of these rules are not enforced in (Western) European countries. Especially with tourists, who are easy enough to spot, they turn a blind eye. I wouldn't try disobeying the dresscode in certain Middle Eastern countries or parts of Asia.

I personally do not really care about what you are wearing, I am more concerned about how you act when in a religious building. Regardless of your own religion or those of the patrons. Being loud, making pictures or filming at inappropriate times, just don't. Even when it is a major tourist attraction, the building and the place is an important place to many.

 

[Kwami]

If you have to ask the answer is no. But you probably knew that already.

Despite your smugness, the answer appears to actually be yes. Unless you think that the Sagrada Familia folks don't know what their own dress code is...

 

[DCLMP]

Unless you are in a very conservative country, a lot of these rules are not enforced in (Western) European countries. Especially with tourists, who are easy enough to spot, they turn a blind eye. I wouldn't try disobeying the dresscode in certain Middle Eastern countries or parts of Asia.

I personally do not really care about what you are wearing, I am more concerned about how you act when in a religious building. Regardless of your own religion or those of the patrons. Being loud, making pictures or filming at inappropriate times, just don't. Even when it is a major tourist attraction, the building and the place is an important place to many.

What does the Middle East dress code have to do with the topic?

 

[DCLMP]

https://sagradafamilia.org/en/rules-and-regulations

So basically no daisy dukes or see through clothes.

 

[Karin1984]

What does the Middle East dress code have to do with the topic?

Barcelona is an example where they will not really care whether or not if a tourist in the Sagrada Familia will wear shorts above or under the knee. Yes, there is a dress code, but it is much more a guideline than that the OP actually has to worry about it. When she and her party behave respectful, the clothes don't really matter that much.

The Middle East or Malaysia are examples where they are stricter with their dresscodes. In Iran as a foreigner you wouldn't be arrested, like a local woman would, for not wearing a headscarf (correctly), but if the police sees and stops you, you might get a warning.

They were just examples of places where the OP has to worry more than in the western world.

 

[DCLMP]

Barcelona is an example where they will not really care whether or not if a tourist in the Sagrada Familia will wear shorts above or under the knee. Yes, there is a dress code, but it is much more a guideline than that the OP actually has to worry about it. When she and her party behave respectful, the clothes don't really matter that much.

The Middle East or Malaysia are examples where they are stricter with their dresscodes. In Iran as a foreigner you wouldn't be arrested, like a local woman would, for not wearing a headscarf (correctly), but if the police sees and stops you, you might get a warning.

They were just examples of places where the OP has to worry more than in the western world.

I doubt too many people on the Disney cruise line forum are planning trips to the Middle East. Unless DCL came out with some unique itineraries I didn’t know about.

 

[Dug720]

We wore shorts too. I saw lots of shorts and bare shoulders at the Vatican last year. I'm not sure how much it's enforced anymore

Entering it's definitely enforced. I saw plenty of people get past the entrance and rip off whatever was covering shoulders and knees. Occasionally a guard inside would say something to them, but they seemed really good at avoiding the guards when they saw them coming.

 

[DCLMP]

Entering it's definitely enforced. I saw plenty of people get past the entrance and rip off whatever was covering shoulders and knees. Occasionally a guard inside would say something to them, but they seemed really good at avoiding the guards when they saw them coming.

Nothing is always definite. It was not enforced last year and people were not ripping off their long pants. There was a high percentage of men wearing shorts. My guess is a lot of people aren’t aware that dress codes exist. I personally don’t care what people wear.

 

[Snowwhyt]

I believe that you asked about men’s clothing and wondering if you considered the pants with zip off legs that make them in to shorts?

 

[Aimeedyan]

We went to Sagrada Familia last year, but it was a cooler day and we visited as part of a bike tour. I know we switched between shorts/sandals and pants/sneakers on and off throughout our trip so I had to go look at a picture of us there. We all happened to opt for pants/sneakers, but probably due to the bike portion and weather.

I scrolled through my pics and there are some in tank tops and shorts, but most are in sneakers (probably due to temp outside). People are extremely casual in the pictures.

When we do long days of sightseeing, I find having an extra layer to be really helpful. I always carry a lightweight/linen button down shirt that I can put on over my clothes, or even just a lightweight rain jacket. They roll up easily into my day bag (be sure you get a theft proof bag, BTW). I also carried a 2nd layer for my 3 year old. Some places were cooler than expected, and that would help if it was hot and you were in a tank top and came across a church you wanted to pop into.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit - can't wait to return!

 

[o&smom]

I wouldn't be boasting about that.

To the OP: These places have guidelines. Be respectful and obey them. Everyone else does.

Certainly not boasting. I have only seen covering shoulders and knees as requirements. Never heard or read anything about sandals. No one ever said anything in probably over twenty visits.

 

[Snowwhyt]

Certainly not boasting. I have only seen covering shoulders and knees as requirements. Never heard or read anything about sandals. No one ever said anything in probably over twenty visits.

I’ve actually had some friends get yelled at by locals. Having an exposed foot and somehow really upset some of them more elderly in the community.
My daughter and I wore close toe Shoes and close toed sandals and we never heard anything or noticed anything. Overall, the Italian people were not very kind to us. For example, we would ask for help understanding something and they would just say no they wouldn’t help us. Broke my heart left my daughter not fond of Italian culture.

 

[RedHead0186]

Ooooh, you will love Montserrat! I went a couple of years ago, but IIRC I wore jeans, a short-sleeved shirt, and good walking shoes, so I can't give you any insight on attire. I don't recall reading anything when I booked the tour/got info from the tour company about having to wear/not wear certain items. But again, it was a couple of years ago so not 100% sure.

 

[minniebeth]

We just got back from Barcelona and Rome~
Barcelona:
they were conservative at the Barcelona Cathedral and somewhat enforced the dress code for no shoulders/knees/shorts for men and women~ it depended on who was at the door at the time.
At La Sagrada, there is a dress code but definitely not enforced. We saw all kinds of interesting clothes that did not fit into the dress code at all.
Montserrat (church/Black Madonna) seemed to be the most conservative
none of the above seemed to be concerned with open vs. closed shoes...most men had athletic shoes on

Rome:
The Vatican most definitely monitored and enforced the dress code. Not only at the entrance, but throughout the church. Not sure about the shoes.
Note, this requirement is for the church, not the museums.

There are many, many churches throughout Rome/Italy. Not all of them have people monitoring.
However, in the bigger and more popular churches, there may be someone who is.

As others mentioned, it's more of a respect than a "can I get away with wearing..."
Please be respectful~
Yes, it's hot. Yes, it's cooler to wear shorts, shorter dresses, sleeveless, etc. Yes, it's not comfortable touring all day.
There are many ways to adjust and balance to church visits with long shorts, zip off pants, wraps, etc.
It's all so worth seeing and experiencing these beautiful treasures!