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Venice Fines Shirtless Tourists After Shirtless Run Incident

8/23/2026

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Naccarella Shirtless Ban

American tourists Julia Latoff and Mike Naccarella were stopped while running shirtless through Venice, Italy.
Venice’s 2018 ordinance bans shirtless public attire to safeguard cultural and religious sites, imposing fines up to €250.
Mike Naccarella searched online after hostile looks and learned about the prohibition.
A companion bought a shirt from a tourist shop so Naccarella could comply.
Julia Latoff said the incident should prompt travelers to respect local customs.

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Tourists Shirtless Run

American tourists Julia Latoff and Mike Naccarella were stopped while running shirtless through Venice, Italy, after locals objected.
The episode highlights Venice’s stricter ordinances designed to preserve public order and deter tourist misconduct.
Their Instagram video of the run drew nearly half-million likes worldwide online.
Eric Bowman said the rule curbs friction and urged beach-only swimwear plus a travel advisor.

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Violators of Venice’s shirtless-public ordinance can be fined up to €250.
The couple’s Instagram video of the shirtless run attracted nearly half a million likes.
Within this story's sources, the €250 fine appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage, while the Instagram-likes detail appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Naccarella Shirtless Ban

American tourists Julia Latoff and Mike Naccarella were stopped while running shirtless through Venice, Italy.
Venice’s 2018 ordinance bans shirtless public attire to safeguard cultural and religious sites, imposing fines up to €250.
Mike Naccarella searched online after hostile looks and learned about the prohibition.
A companion bought a shirt from a tourist shop so Naccarella could comply.
Julia Latoff said the incident should prompt travelers to respect local customs.

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