Can I bring a camera?
Camera policy across the 50 museums and attractions we track (Italy + Paris), based on official rules. Always confirm on the official site — rules change and vary by venue.
Allowed 13 venues
- ColosseumRome Ordinary photography is permitted; only professional optical/audio equipment and drones require formal authorization (Art. 9.7). Selfie sticks are banned (Art. 9.6).
- Roman Forum and Palatine HillRome Ordinary cameras are not restricted; only professional optical/audio equipment (video cameras, microphones, mixers, drones) requires authorization. Selfie sticks are prohibited (Art. 9.6/9.7).
- Capitoline MuseumsRome Photo/video of artworks allowed for personal/study use (except temporary exhibitions); professional shoots need authorization.
- Domus AureaRome Personal/non-professional photography not prohibited; only professional gear and selfie sticks banned (Art. 9.6-9.7).
- Uffizi GalleryFlorence Photography allowed for personal/study purposes (except works on loan); no flash, no stands, no tripods.
- Pinacoteca di BreraMilan Fotografie amatoriali per uso personale/studio consentite; vietati flash e selfie-stick.
- Sforza Castle MilanMilan Foto libere per uso personale senza scopo di lucro; vietato il flash e foto che coinvolgano altri visitatori; escluse opere di archivi/biblioteche.
- Gallerie d'Italia MilanMilan Solo riprese fotografiche/video professionali non autorizzate sono vietate; fotografia amatoriale implicitamente consentita.
- Paestum Archaeological ParkPaestum Amateur photography permitted ('E possibile effettuare riprese fotografiche amatoriali'); flash prohibited in the Museum; drones require prior authorization.
- Louvre MuseumParis Photos and videos permitted in the permanent collections for personal use; no flash, lighting or selfie sticks. Temporary exhibitions may restrict.
- Eiffel TowerParis Tourist photography fine; professional photography/filming needs prior written SETE permission. Extending phones/cameras over railings is forbidden.
- Musee d'OrsayParis Photography/video for private use permitted, but may be banned in certain rooms/temporary exhibitions as signalled; flash forbidden
- Sainte-ChapelleParis Personal photography is authorized, subject to image/privacy legislation. Tripods and selfie-sticks excluded.
Limited / with conditions 29 venues
- Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelRome Photography allowed for personal use in all areas EXCEPT the Sistine Chapel, where photos and films are forbidden. Flash photography is strictly forbidden everywhere. Cameras cannot be left in the cloakroom.
- St. Peter's BasilicaRome Photography allowed without flash ('Si, e permesso fare foto senza flash'). Bulky/professional equipment requires authorization.
- Galleria BorgheseRome Photos/videos for personal/study use are free, but only without tripods/stands, without flash, and without contact with artworks. Commercial reproduction requires a concession.
- PantheonRome Personal photography/video allowed ('mobile phones can only be used to take pictures and shoot videos'), but professional pictures/videos are forbidden without specific authorization from the Direzione dei Musei statali della citta di Roma. (Official regulation, cited from its archived copy: the Pantheon's regulation page is currently offline.)
- Galleria Doria PamphiljRome Still cameras allowed for ticket-holders, no flash, no selfie sticks; clips max 10 sec for personal use; video cameras need authorization (Art. 19-21).
- Galleria dell'Accademia FlorenceFlorence Photography permitted, but flash, selfie sticks and bulky tripods/equipment forbidden; drones forbidden.
- Pitti PalaceFlorence Personal non-flash photography is allowed; flash photography forbidden; professional equipment requires authorization.
- Florence Cathedral DuomoFlorence Photography allowed but flash, selfie sticks and tripods are prohibited.
- Brunelleschi Dome FlorenceFlorence Photography allowed without flash, selfie sticks or tripods.
- Giotto CampanileFlorence Photography allowed without flash, selfie sticks or tripods.
- Florence BaptisteryFlorence Photography allowed but flash, selfie sticks and tripods are prohibited.
- Bargello MuseumFlorence GAMB visitor regulation (approved 24 July 2026, applies to Bargello, Medici Chapels and other GAMB sites): photos for personal use are permitted, without flash, tripod or other professional equipment, where allowed and following staff instructions.
- Palazzo VecchioFlorence Photography allowed but selfie sticks (telescopic extenders) and laser pointers are forbidden.
- Medici ChapelsFlorence GAMB visitor regulation (approved 24 July 2026, applies to Bargello, Medici Chapels and other GAMB sites): photos for personal use are permitted, without flash, tripod or other professional equipment, where allowed and following staff instructions.
- Boboli GardensFlorence Personal photography allowed; specific authorisation required for professional photography/filming and publication; drones forbidden.
- Doge's PalaceVenice MUVE regulation (Photography): low-resolution, non-profit photos without touching artworks are permitted; flash photography and filming are prohibited; professional shoots need authorisation.
- St. Mark's BasilicaVenice Photos allowed for strictly personal use only; no professional photo/video, no streaming; reproductions need written authorisation from the Procuratoria.
- St. Mark's CampanileVenice Photos for strictly personal use only; no professional photo/video; reproductions need written authorisation.
- Gallerie dell'Accademia VeniceVenice Personal photography is implicitly allowed, but the visit regulation forbids flash, selfie sticks, tripods/stands and professional equipment; commercial photo/film shoots need a formal concession. Source is the 2023 regulation PDF, now only available as an archived copy.
- Peggy Guggenheim CollectionVenice Photographs allowed for non-commercial personal use with no flash, unless otherwise noted in the galleries; no tripods or selfie sticks.
- Milan Cathedral Duomo and RooftopsMilan Foto/video per uso personale consentiti; vietate riprese professionali/commerciali e attrezzatura professionale senza autorizzazione (sez. 2.7, pagina press-and-permits).
- The Last Supper Cenacolo VincianoMilan Foto/video amatoriali consentiti ma nel Refettorio e vietato l'uso del flash; foto/video professionali solo con autorizzazione scritta della Direzione.
- Museo del Novecento MilanMilan Foto personali tollerate; vietate riprese fotografiche/audiovisive professionali non autorizzate o che coinvolgano altri visitatori.
- Pinacoteca AmbrosianaMilan Amateur photos allowed with phones or tablets only, without flash; for strictly personal use. Professional photography needs prior written authorization.
- Pompeii Archaeological ParkPompeii Personal photography is not prohibited, but bringing in professional optical or audio equipment (video cameras, microphones, audio mixers, etc.) is forbidden without authorisation; drones require authorisation.
- HerculaneumErcolano Private photography/video allowed; professional optical/audio equipment is prohibited and professional/commercial shooting needs Administration authorisation.
- Naples National Archaeological Museum MANNNaples Photos and videos are free for personal, non-commercial use; flash and professional equipment require prior authorization; selfie sticks are not permitted. Extra restrictions may apply in temporary exhibitions.
- Royal Palace of CasertaCaserta Casual photography allowed; flash prohibited indoors. Photo/film/TV shooting for publication or profit requires prior authorization.
- Palace of VersaillesVersailles Private/personal photography permitted; flash photography prohibited; professional photography requires written permission.
Not allowed 2 venues
- Ca' RezzonicoVenice 'Nei musei non e permesso scattare alcun tipo di fotografia, ne filmare.'
- Sansevero Chapel Veiled ChristNaples Photography and video recording are forbidden inside the museum ('scattare fotografie', 'effettuare videoregistrazioni' in the access rules; FAQ: no photos or videos 'per ragioni di decoro del luogo'). Professional photo/video shoots only by arrangement with the Museum Direction.
Not specified by the venue 6 venues
- Castel Sant'AngeloRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- Palazzo BarberiniRome Visitor photography rules are not documented on the official site (only a professional image-request service).
- Baths of CaracallaRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- Royal Palace of NaplesNaples No visitor photography or flash rule is stated on the official site (only authorization forms for professional shoots/reproductions).
- Certosa di San MartinoNaples Photography rules are not stated on the official Ministry page or in the Carta dei servizi.
- Catacombs of San GennaroNaples Not mentioned on the official site (place page, 'Pianifica la tua visita', official ticket shop product page).