Discriminatory Entry Policies

Connected Sites: 13

Definition
Sites that discriminate regarding entry on the grounds of Sex, Age, Religion or Nationality

Map

Connected Sites

  • Bagerhat
    Bagerhat
    Bangladesh
    Inscribed: 1985
    2.20
    33
    3
    Khan Jahan's tomb - Men Only
  • Medina of Marrakesh
    Inscribed: 1985
    3.73
    338
    11
    Koutoubia mosque - Muslims only
  • Medina of Fez
    Inscribed: 1981
    3.73
    262
    9
    Great Kairaouine Mosque - Muslims only
  • Kathmandu Valley
    Inscribed: 1979
    3.81
    163
    10
    Most of Pashupatinath is closed to non-Hindus
  • Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
    Inscribed: 2017
    3.13
    68
    5
    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
  • Mijikenda Kaya Forests
    Inscribed: 2008
    2.23
    22
    4
    Sacred parts aren't open to 'strangers'
  • Okinoshima Island
    Inscribed: 2017
    2.34
    46
    5
    No women allowed on Okinoshima Island
  • Old City of Jerusalem
    Inscribed: 1981
    4.36
    276
    12
    Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque - Muslims only
  • Mount Athos
    Inscribed: 1988
    3.50
    79
    8
    Men Only
  • Kii Mountain Range
    Inscribed: 2004
    3.57
    122
    7
    Area around Mount Omine and Ominesanji Temple is out of bounds to women.
  • Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain
    Inscribed: 2015
    2.48
    12
    1
    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
    See www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
  • Djenné
    Inscribed: 1988
    3.66
    33
    2
    Due to an unsavoury incident with an Italian fashion photography shoot, the great mosque is out of bounds for non-Muslim tourists.
  • Sewell Mining Town
    Inscribed: 2006
    2.85
    34
    8
    For security reasons, the CODELCO company that runs the area only allows access to people between the ages of 7 and 70.