American Couple's Venice Jog Goes Viral After Shirtless Run Risks Fine
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 23
American Couple's Venice Jog Goes Viral After Shirtless Run Risks Fine
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 23
Summary
Nearly 500,000 Instagram users liked a video in which an American tourist said she and her boyfriend learned mid-run that going shirtless in Venice can bring a fine.
Locals had already signaled the problem—staring, shaking their heads and yelling—before the couple stopped, checked the rule and apologized for not knowing it.
TravelPulse editor Eric Bowman said Venice is among destinations tightening conduct rules and fees as heavy tourism pushes officials to curb disorder and protect local norms.
Bowman said clothing rules are a common trap for visitors, alongside bans such as high heels at Greek ruins and camouflage clothing in some Caribbean countries.
His advice: keep swimwear at the beach, cover up in town and use a travel adviser if needed to avoid little-known local penalties.