Discriminatory Entry Policies
Sites that discriminate regarding entry on the grounds of Sex, Age, Religion or Nationality
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Bagerhat | Khan Jahan's tomb - Men Only | |
| Djenné | Due to an unsavoury incident with an Italian fashion photography shoot, the great mosque is out of bounds for non-Muslim tourists. | |
| Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain | During the course of these rituals, access to the Main Ovoo of the Heaven is allowed only to a few Governmental officials from the state and from local authorities, designated shamans and some Buddhist lamas (monks). (nom file) - other areas also may need advice beforehand, see link | |
| Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | Muslims and Jews are only allowed to enter "their" respective side of the Tomb apart from 10 days pa each when the other side is opened to them | |
| Kathmandu Valley | Most of Pashupatinath is closed to non-Hindus | |
| Kii Mountain Range | Area around Mount Omine and Ominesanji Temple is out of bounds to women. | |
| Medina of Fez | Great Kairaouine Mosque - Muslims only | |
| Medina of Marrakesh | Koutoubia mosque - Muslims only | |
| Mijikenda Kaya Forests | Sacred parts aren't open to 'strangers' | |
| Mount Athos | Men Only | |
| Okinoshima Island | No women allowed on Okinoshima Island | |
| Old City of Jerusalem | Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque - Muslims only | |
| Sewell Mining Town | For security reasons, the CODELCO company that runs the area only allows access to people between the ages of 7 and 70. |
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