Top 10 weirdest laws around the world travelers should know

Travel industry experts have warned travelers about the rather strange laws that vacationers may encounter in a particular country while traveling. They also warned that ignorance of the law does not absolve tourists from responsibility.

A selection of strange bans was published by The Sun. Experts advised to carefully study the local legislation and find out what is prohibited to do there and what punishment violators may face before going on vacation.

10 strange prohibitions around the world

Experts have warned travelers planning to visit the Houses of Parliament in London to listen to their health and postpone a tour if they feel weak as it is illegal to die there.

The thing is that, according to British law, anyone who dies in Parliament must be buried at public expense.

In Athens, visitors should avoid high heels: stilettos are prohibited on the territory of such popular attractions as the Acropolis and the Parthenon.

In Spain, you can't drive a car in flip-flops or any other shoe without an ankle strap.

In Barbados, the law prohibits wearing things with a certain print, such as a camouflage pattern. In this case, local authorities may decide that you are trying to impersonate police officers fighting drug trafficking or, even worse, the military. Only they are allowed to use such "disguise".

In Switzerland, the ban is about hygiene. You can't flush the toilet after 10 pm. Otherwise, neighbors hearing the sounds of a flushing cistern may call the police and complain that you are making too much noise.

In Venice, you can get a fine for feeding pigeons in St. Mark's Square, and in Rome, you can't sit on the stairs. Local authorities have noticed that visitors spend too much time on them, thus blocking the passage for other people.

The list of unusual rules also includes restrictions on the sale of chewing gum in Singapore and a ban on stopping on the autobahn in Germany. In order to avoid punishment in the latter, experts advised to carry a gasoline can and not to drive with an empty tank. Another funny ban exists in Frankfurt, Germany: in winter, it is strictly forbidden to skate at speeds over 80 km per hour.