Italy's churches holds some of the country's greatest religious and artistic treasures.

The most famous of all, ST Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

The church is the final resting place of one of the 12 apostles on the Catholic Church's first pope, Peter.

In Florence, you'll likely visit the Twellman in Venice, ST Mark's Basilica.

And, of course, there's the Basilica of ST Francis of Assisi, attracting more visitors than ever because of Pope Francis.

Whether you're visiting one of the most famous churches or just a simple local parish, Italians are very serious about showing the proper respect.

You shouldn't enter a church If your knees or shoulders are uncovered.

Some may deny you entry. 00:00:56.540 --> 00:01:0.350 In fact, bring along a sweater or pants that you can put on before you go in. 00:01:0.840 --> 00:01:6.090 It's a sign of respect to remain quiet when you visit a church in Italy, and you shouldn't take pictures without asking.