Bizarre Laws Around The World 

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24 June 2024

From feeding pigeons to dying without a cemetery plot, here are some bizarre laws from across the world 

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Stilettos are banned in Greece monuments to prevent the sharp heels from scratching the stones and potentially causing damage to the 2500-year old ruins

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In Switzerland, you cannot flush the toilet between 10pm to 7am. According to the government, this constitutes noise pollution, CN Traveller reported

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It is illegal to feed pigeons or even sell the grain that attracts the pesky birds (and their droppings) to Venice's most picturesque monuments

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You cannot pay with too many coins in Canada. Use too many coins and the vendor is legally entitled to refuse your payment

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You have to walk your dog at least three times a day in Turin. Fail to comply and you could be fined up to 500 euros 

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Building sandcastles in Spain is illegal. According to The Telegraph, fines of up to 150 euros can be imposed upon those who build sandcastles

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In France, boys of all ages are required to wear speedos (or any kind of tight-fitting trunks) when at public pools or beaches, or risk being asked to leave

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You cannot die without a cemetery plot in Sarpourenx, France. Offenders will be severely punished, said mayor of Sarpourenx in 2018

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