Famous tourist places where photography is banned
While you can click as many photos of the Taj Mahal as your heart desires, the main mausoleum is where photography is strictly prohibited.
Some things are just for the eyes. Like the delicate frescoes of Sistine Chapel. Photography is banned inside the chapel in order to protect the delicate artwork from damage due to flashes.
Your Egypt trip is incomplete without a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings. The temples or what’s left of them, are still majestic. Once inside the tombs, photography is strictly prohibited.
One of London's most iconic religious buildings, Westminster Abbey strictly bans photography during services or special ceremonies.
When in Machu Picchu, keep your professional cameras, tripods, and drones away. It is prohibited unless you have a special permit. Personal photography is allowed.
The city of Mecca, and in particular the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), is off-limits to non-Muslims, and photography inside the mosque is restricted to maintain religious privacy.
The Crown Jewels, one of the most visited attractions in the Tower of London, are under heavy security. Photography is completely banned in the Jewel House.