by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 4:15 PM ET, Fri March 22, 2019
It's no secret that the penchant among travelers to stand in front of an attraction and snap countless selfies is becoming wildly unpopular.
Attractions and destinations around the world that have gotten fed up with the practice are now making it illegal to take selfies while visiting.
A new report making the rounds on both AOL.com and Mashable has identified 10 places in particular where selfies are strictly prohibited.
The policies at Westminster Abbey in England for instance, ban cameras altogether, stating that the famed church "would like to retain the sacred and intimate atmosphere."
Yet another noteworthy place that has prohibited the practice is the Pentagon, where photos are not allowed anyway for security reasons.
Here are some of the other places where you'll want to keep that camera or phone tucked away, as photography is illegal. In other words, the legion of jet setting Instagram influencers will likely want to avoid these places, or perhaps consider visiting them like a traditional tourist without documenting every moment.
Mecca
Located in Saudi Arabia and Islam's holiest city, the law prohibiting selfies is aimed at maintaining the peace for worshipers.
The Sistine Chapel
Conde Nast has reported that the act of taking photographs has been illegal since 1980.
The Alamo
The famous Texas attraction doesn't mind visitors taking pictures outside, but inside it is a strict no-selfie zone.
Mumbai Beachfronts
Tourists have died here in the pursuit of selfies, prompting officials to ban the habit.
The Taj Mahal
The famed ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra, photos at the Taj Mahal are apparently considered disrespectful to the dead.
The Statue of David
Located in Florence's Accademia Gallery, taking pictures in front of this legendary work of art by Michelangelo is strictly forbidden.
The Van Gogh Museum
A must-see museum in the Netherlands, just remember not to take out your camera when visiting this Amsterdam museum, as selfies are prohibited in order to keep from annoying other visitors.
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