The surprising tourist landmarks where taking photos is forbidden
Not only is picture-taking frowned upon in these tourist hotspots, it could also land you in hot water if you get caught. Around the world, it’s not uncommon to see signs asking visitors to turn their ...
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Taj Mahal
A billion chocolate-box images and tourist guidebooks order us to "read" the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's marble mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, known as "Taj Bibi," as the World's Greatest ...
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What is inside 22 sealed doors of the Taj Mahal?
It was built during the time of the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan and is said to represent the emperor's never-ending love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The main structure which is beautifully ...
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The iconic landmark that attracts 8 million tourists each year - but you can't take photos
Despite its glory however, visitors are forbidden from taking any photos when here. The Taj Mahal in India is a monument built as a testament to the love between Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal ...
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An Empire of Splendor: What to Expect at ‘The Great Mughals’ in London
A large Mughal-era carpet faces a video of the Taj Mahal and marble maquettes for Mumtaz Mahal’s cenotaph. Peter Kelleher, © Victoria and Albert Museum When the ...