Showing gigabytes of photos from a trip is every vacationer's favorite pastime during and after the trip. But there are places and objects that are strictly forbidden to photograph for various reasons: which can not be clicked even stealthily, and some maximum will be allowed to capture on the phone and without a flash. In order not to be trapped, look: is the future object of your visit included in our list?
Taj Mahal, India
Outside (where there is an oblong pool and gardens) - please, if you break through the crowds of tourists and beagers! But inside ni-ni: the Taj Mahal is still a tomb, a crypt, if you like, so treat the dead with respect and do not them off with the clicks of photo flashes.
Sistine Chapel, Italy
Photographing inside is strictly forbidden - it is usually said that this is a sacred sacred place, and a flash can damage the frescoes. But there is another, rather practical reason: in the XX century, the exclusive rights to photos and videos inside the chapel were received by the Japanese company Nippon Television Network, having pumped a lot of money into the restoration and putting such a condition. The contract has already expired, by the way, but the grateful Italians did not refuse their words.
Treasury of the Tower, United Kingdom
There are relics and attributes of the British monarchy, in fact, the crown of the ruler itself, so it is strictly forbidden to shoot them: how do you sell the photo to the next Danny Ocean, and he decides to rob Britain?! Fortunately, the ban applies only to the treasury - almost the rest of the Tower will be happy to be photographed for you as a keepsake.
Eiffel Tower - at night, France
Here's the paradox: during the day, take pictures as much as you want, but at night, with the famous illumination, be careful! French policemen are especially vigilant to tourists with more or less good, professional equipment: everyone is suspected that the most beautiful pictures of the Eiffel Tower night tower will not be used personally, but for commercial purposes - and for this you already need a special non-free permission.
Pentagon, USA
Well, here in general it is logical: this is not just a pentagonal landmark, but also the headquarters of the US Department of Defense, so no photos, videos, and especially drones (for this they can put in prison). Everyone who wants to click the shutter is sent to the Pentagon memorial side by side.
Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper – Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan
One can only watch: flashes can damage the old colors of the fresco. But enterprising Italians came up with a great way out: in the next room from the "Last Supper" they created a full copy of it - only, of course, modern and legal, and here on its background you can be photographed as much as you like. It is unlikely that you will have particularly picky and demanding art historians in your friends and subscribers!
Library in st. Gall's Abbey, Switzerland
It is one of the oldest libraries in the world – it was founded around 719 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Inside you can not shoot for security reasons, because of the antiquity of many manuscripts (they can be more than 1000 years old!), as well as walking in heels - damage the old valuable floor and you will annoyingly claw everyone to the irritation.
Westminster Abbey, United Kingdom
Outside, please! But inside, given the abundance of tourists, the decoration and painting can suffer from photo flashes. The British tried to console tourists by ordering a voluminous, full-fledged professional shooting of the abbey inside - on its official website you can choose and download any photo in high resolution and excellent quality.
Lenin's Mausoleum, Moscow
Everyone at the entrance is searched in the strictest way: no drinks, food, large bags, photo and video cameras. It's unclear how this mummy can damage the frame without a flash, so it's most likely a matter of strategic security.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
This is one of the main attractions of Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And they protect a huge red mountain... Anangu natives: they say, if you photograph a mountain, part of its magical power will go through the picture every time (especially if it is used for advertising and commercial purposes).
Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt
A severe fine - more than $ 100 - threatens anyone who decides to photograph the magnificent Valley of the Kings. A little surprising: all the tombs have long been empty, mummies transported to museums, nothing of value left... And you can't take pictures anyway.
Anne Frank Museum, Amsterdam
Located right in the house where the Jewish girl wrote the famous shocking diary, he introduced a strict ban on any photos. According to him, this distracts from the contemplation and understanding of the exposition: everyone will strive to make photos for Instagram instead of really imbuing the story. Memory requires respect.
Well, after seeing what photos tourists take at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, we tend to agree with the museum staff.
