10 of spectacular tourist spots that are forbidden to photograph
The flickering lights of the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Canyon with its fantastic views, the Sistine Chapel, which immortalizes the skills of Michelangelo ... It seems that these and many other attractions are created to admire and photograph them. And if there are no problems with the implementation of the first action, then everything is not so simple with the second.
Did you know that some of the most photographed sights in fact can not be filmed at all? And if in some places we are talking only about restrictions, then in other cases the camera can’t even be carried to the territory of a tourist attraction, writes Adme.ru.
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
The Kumsusan Sun Palace in North Korea is the tomb of heads of state Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Getting there is not so easy: foreigners can get permission to visit the mausoleum only during the official government tour. And the few who fall into the palace will have to follow a few rules. For example, taking photos and videos, smoking and talking is prohibited anywhere in the mausoleum. In addition, all visitors must first go through a special machine for blowing dust.
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most photographed attractions in the world. However, here there are some prohibitions. The fact is that its night illumination is a separate subject of art and an object of copyright. Therefore, the night views of this tourist facility must not distribute without written permission. But if you are an unprofessional photographer and take photos for personal use, then you can not ask permission.
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Neuschwanstein Castle
A romantic castle in Germany is also not so easy to photograph. For safety reasons, visit the attraction can only during the 35-minute tour with a guide, and shooting inside the castle is completely prohibited. Also inside must not walk with backpacks and prams.
Grand Canyon
One of the deepest canyons in the world is visited annually 4 млн person. Tourists often go to a special viewing platform to admire the fantastic views from the glass bridge in the form of a horseshoe. Here it’s not possible to make beautiful photos: for visitors smoking carry to the camera site. Also, shoes will have to be worn with special fabric shoe covers to protect the glass from scratches.
Taj Mahal
One of the modern wonders of the world can be photographed as much as you like, but only outside. Inside, take a photo smoking. Also, in the Taj Mahal you can’t eat, make noise, smoke, and smartphones need to be turned off or put into silent mode.
The Sistine Chapel
Once it was a house church, but today it is a museum and an outstanding Renaissance monument. It is not surprising that the attraction attracts crowds of tourists, however, they will not be able to photograph this splendor as a souvenir. Inside the Sistine Chapel smoking take photos and videos, and you must also be quiet.
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Westminster Abbey
Inside the building smoking take a photo: it is believed that shooting interferes with enjoying the unique beauty and history of the abbey. In addition, photographing can disrupt the sacred atmosphere of the building, which is primarily a functioning church. But on the site you can download photos for memory, but only for personal use.
Lenin's Mausoleum
Today, the monument-tomb of V.I. Lenin is no longer subjected to such an influx of visitors as before, but tourists who get there will not be able to take a photo of the leader, since they’ll take pictures inside the building smoking. By the way, the laboratory existing at the mausoleum, in which Lenin’s body was preserved, worked on embalming several famous politicians from different countries.
Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
In this national park of Australia it is far from always possible to take a photo. To shoot for commercial purposes (this may include publications in social networks) first necessary to get a permission. But even if you just want to take a picture for memory, remember that some places in the park cannot be photographed, as they are considered sacred. Shooting on a camcorder and even drawing such places is also strictly prohibited.
Some Las Vegas Casinos
In some Las Vegas casinos, it is forbidden to take photos for security purposes: to protect the institution from scammers and robbers, and vacationers from interference in their personal lives. Once such a ban spread almost all casinos in the city, but over time, some institutions removed the restrictions.
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