Places where photography is prohibited that tourists do not know about

Eiffel Tower, Paris:This famous tower has long been an icon and attracts tourists from all over the world, especially when the tower's 20,000 lights are lit up every night. But in reality, taking photos or filming these beautiful sparkling scenes of the Eiffel Tower is prohibited.

Because the Eiffel Tower's illuminated view is considered a work of art, European copyright law requires special permission to photograph and distribute images of the Eiffel Tower (including on social media).

Jewel House, Tower of London, England:The British royal jewels are guarded 24/7 at the Jewel House in the Tower of London and monitored by 100 security cameras. Photography or filming of these precious possessions is strictly prohibited inside the Jewel House. Guards have the right to intervene if they see anyone taking photos.

United Arab Emirates (UAE):Tourists in the UAE must be very careful when taking photos. Photography is not allowed in any military installations, palaces or government buildings in the UAE. There is also a rule that people must give permission before taking photos on the street and these photos cannot be shared or posted without the consent of the people in the photo. UAE airports have also imposed a strict photography and filming ban.

There have been many cases where tourists have been jailed or fined for taking photos indiscriminately.

Sistine Chapel, Vatican:The official home of the Pope in the Vatican welcomes millions of visitors each year. The Sistine Chapel is a sacred place that houses some of the most beautiful works of art in the world. Tourists visiting the chapel must follow a number of rules, such as covering their shoulders and wearing pants or long skirts.

But that’s not all. There’s also a ban on taking photos or videos inside the Sistine Chapel. This rule dates back to the 1980s, when Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV secured exclusive photography rights by funding a £3 million restoration of the Sistine Chapel. Security is tight and guards can delete photos from the phones of any visitors who break the rules.

Chosen:It should come as no surprise that residents and visitors to North Korea are subject to some of the strictest rules in the world. Visitors to the country must abide by certain photography laws. For example, photos of monuments honoring North Korea’s past leaders must not have any parts missing, or they will be considered disrespectful. And photography is completely prohibited at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun. Visitors who want to visit the mausoleums of the two North Korean leaders must surrender their phones and cameras before entering.

Taj Mahal, India:Although millions of tourists and professional photographers from around the world have captured this iconic Indian landmark from the outside, photography inside the Taj Mahal is strictly prohibited. As it is a sacred mausoleum, taking photos or filming while inside this beautiful monument is considered extremely disrespectful.

According to Vietnamnet