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American tourists fined for running shirtless in Venice
In early July, a U.S. couple, Julia Latoff and Mike Naccarella, vacationed in Venice, Italy. While jogging, Mike ran shirtless due to the hot weather, which drew negative reactions from locals. They soon discovered that running without a shirt is prohibited in Venice, with fines up to €250. Shocked by this, they abandoned their run and learned the importance of adhering to local customs.

Updated Aug 19, 2026 First published Aug 18, 2026