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Sistine Chapel - The Chapel is the only place in the Vatican where photography and filming are completely banned. Undoubtedly one of the world’s most famous buildings, the Sistine Chapel is a testament to the immense skill of history’s greatest artists within the Renaissance era. The real reason for the ban dates back to 1980. During this time, the restoration of the masterpieces within the Chapel was to be completed. Due to the cost of this restoration, the Vatican officials looked to outside companies to fund the project. The request took place, and the highest bidder was the Nippon Television Network Corporation of Japan, offering 4 million dollars to restore this great masterpiece. As repayment, the Vatican officials provided the company with the complete rights to the photography and filming of the restored art. This exclusivity on photography was stated to expired three years after each artwork’s restoration was completed, however, the ban is still in place today. Given the damage that a large amount of flash photography can cause these artworks, it is no surprise that the Vatican City officials continued the camera restriction when Nippon’s contract expired.
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Even not allowed in the copy
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Seokguram Grotto
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Catherine Palace: Amber Room
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Chusonji's Konjikido - a hall completely covered in gold. Photography of the Konjikido is prohibited.
See www.japan-guide.com
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Not allowed in the Khan's Palace and Shakikhanov's house
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Officially no underground photos are allowed, but it is not strictly adhered to.
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Not allowed in Lascaux IV (the copy) or in Font de Gaume
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No pictures inside the rooms, but you can take pictures of the exteriors and the patios.
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No photography allowed inside the palace.
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Photography is allowed in the cloister garden but not in the several museums (embroidery, manuscripts and art). It is also not allowed in the sacristy where the Zurbarán paintings are on display.
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It is not allowed - to take photographs and videos in the church and in the Monastery museum (official website)
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Most of the churches don't allow photography inside, except for Panayia tou Araka and Archangelos Michael.
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Eggenberg
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Even not allowed in the replica cave
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Also not allowed in the accessible caves
