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Places where photography is off limits

Updated 9:04 PM EST, Tue January 28, 2020
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<strong>Photography bans: </strong>In the Instagram age, some destinations -- like the Czech Republic's Sedlec Ossuary, aka Bone Church, pictured -- have instituted photography bans or restrictions in response to overtourism and bad tourist behavior.
Photography bans: In the Instagram age, some destinations -- like the Czech Republic's Sedlec Ossuary, aka Bone Church, pictured -- have instituted photography bans or restrictions in response to overtourism and bad tourist behavior.
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<strong>Casa Barragan:</strong> The Mexico City home of architect Luis Barragan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a place where interior photos are strictly controlled.
Casa Barragan: The Mexico City home of architect Luis Barragan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a place where interior photos are strictly controlled.
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<strong>Sistine Chapel:</strong> The photo ban at the Vatican stems from a copyright deal with a Japanese television station, not  overtourism. Still, the ban is unevenly enforced and social media is filled with plenty of tourist photos.
Sistine Chapel: The photo ban at the Vatican stems from a copyright deal with a Japanese television station, not overtourism. Still, the ban is unevenly enforced and social media is filled with plenty of tourist photos.
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<strong>Gion, Kyoto:</strong> Residents of this historic neighborhood in Kyoto have voted to ban photos. The area is home to many geisha who have been bothered by snap happy tourists.
Gion, Kyoto: Residents of this historic neighborhood in Kyoto have voted to ban photos. The area is home to many geisha who have been bothered by snap happy tourists.
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<strong>Sunset Tower Hotel: </strong>This iconic Los Angeles hotel asks guests not to snap photos inside, which its many celebrity visitors likely appreciate.
Sunset Tower Hotel: This iconic Los Angeles hotel asks guests not to snap photos inside, which its many celebrity visitors likely appreciate.
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<strong>Casa Azul:</strong> Frida Kahlo's home-turned-museum in Mexico City has found a compromise by charging tourists extra if they want to take snapshots.
Casa Azul: Frida Kahlo's home-turned-museum in Mexico City has found a compromise by charging tourists extra if they want to take snapshots.
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<strong>Van Gogh Museum:</strong> Amsterdam's popular attraction only allows photos at a few designated sites, a measure that curbs overcrowding and allows visitors to enjoy the art in peace.
Van Gogh Museum: Amsterdam's popular attraction only allows photos at a few designated sites, a measure that curbs overcrowding and allows visitors to enjoy the art in peace.
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