No Camera Allowed: 9 Famous Tourist Places Where Photography is Banned

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Yashshvi Srivastava
Sep 13, 2024

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

There is a strict ban on photography inside the mosque to maintain religious privacy.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Only special permits are allowed for professional photography or shoot at the place. However, personal photography is allowed.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

The lighting display on Eiffel tower is considered as a separate artwork and is protected under French copyright law.

Uluru, Australia

It is considered as one of the culturally significant site and photography is banned of sensitive cultural spots in the area.

Westminster Abbey, UK

One cannot take photographs inside London’s most iconic religious buildings during services or special ceremonies.

Valley of the Kings, Egypt

Any Egypt trip is incomplete without visiting these majestical temples. Photography is strictly banned inside the tombs.

Sistine Chapel, Vatican City

One cannot capture the beauty of Sistine Chapel in their phone as photography is completely banned inside the chapel in order to protect the delicate artwork.

Taj Mahal, India

There are many photos of tourists with the famous Taj Mahal but photography is strictly banned in the main mausoleum.

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