Regardless of social status or financial position, there are places in the world where even the rich, famous and successful cannot be.
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Because they are not members of a certain society, for security reasons, or because they do not have a certain set of skills and knowledge.
How does a person feel when someone comes up to him and, apologetically, says that the entrance is forbidden? He is angry or upset, trying to understand why he, a free person, cannot enter somewhere on planet Earth. Everyone wants to be treated equally, and does not want to get into situations when something is denied.
15. The basement where the secret of Coca-Cola recipes is kept - Georgia, USA
The basement where the secret of Coca-Cola recipes is kept
For more than 100 years, Coca Cola has been one of the world leaders in the soft drink market. And it seems that nothing will change for her in the future, since she has carefully kept her secret recipes for 125 years.
She keeps her secrets in one of the well-equipped and carefully guarded basements in Atlanta. Although the entrance to the “holy of holies” is available for tours, this does not mean that the secrets are available to the public.
14. World Seed Vault on Spitsbergen - Norway
Global Seed Vault in Svalbard
The World Seed Vault on Spitsbergen is a kind of Noah's Ark. But for seeds. It was built so that humanity could survive a catastrophe that would threaten various cultures.
This storage ensures that we can restore the crops if something extraordinary happens. You won't be able to get into the vault, but you can take a virtual tour.
13. Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center - Virginia, USA
Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center
The Mount Weather Center is one of the most secure facilities on Earth, as it plays an important role in emergencies that may occur on the planet, especially regarding high-ranking government officials.
In September 2011, politician Dick Cheney was brought to this center to ensure maximum security during the terrorist attacks in New York.
The center was founded during the Cold War and is located just a short flight from Washington. This is an above-ground and underground structure with its own fire and police units, its own laws apply, and no one can even get close, because everything is carefully guarded.
Prohibited area of the Woomera test site
Entry into the territory of the largest test site on Earth, Woomera, is strictly prohibited, as it is a military facility. If someone does enter the facility without permission, he will put his life in danger, since the security system will perceive him as an enemy.
The test site is of great strategic importance for the Australian military, where they test various types of weapons. In addition, the site contains mineral deposits that will be able to provide financial support for the state in the future.
11. Yavari Reservation - Brazil
Yavari Reservation
The Yavari reservation is an area in the Amazon jungle where indigenous tribes have lived in isolation for many hundreds of years. The zone is so deep into the jungle that they were discovered only thanks to successful satellite images, which showed some human activity.
When specialists managed to get to these places, they saw well-groomed fields with crops. In order to ensure the safety of these tribes, the authorities decided to prohibit free entry into the territory, whose area is more than 77,000 km2.
10. Area 51 - Nevada, USA
Zone 51
Area 51 is directly related to the problem of the existence of aliens. For many years, the government has carefully denied the existence of this military base, and despite the declassification of some information, continues to deny it.
This is especially true for research related to alien activity and life forms. On the way to the base, you can see many signs forbidding advance, and you will have to follow them, since the object is under heavy guard.
9. North Sentinel Island - Andaman Islands, Bay of Bengal
North Sentinel Island
North Sentinel Island is one of the most beautiful in the Indian Ocean, but no one can get there. Most of these islands are covered with impenetrable forests, although there are magnificent beaches.
The only problem is that the locals do not want the presence of strangers, they can even kill. The locals reject any contact with civilization. The people there are so primitive that they throw arrows and fire at flying helicopters.
The Indian government respects the rights of the local population and protects their integrity, if only because contact with the natives can be dangerous.
8. Disney Club 33 - New Orleans, USA
Disney Club 33
Club 33 is considered a secret society in Disneyland, the existence of which only its members know. It was founded by Walt Disney in 1967 as a secret society whose members were investors, politicians and celebrities who came to Disneyland.
It is difficult to find this club as there are no signs. Even if you somehow find out its location, you won’t be able to get there if there is no personal invitation.
Another thing that really holds many back is the $25,000 membership dues, the $10,000 annual fee, and a 14-year waiting list.
7. White's Gentlemen's Club - England
White's Gentlemen's Club
White's Gentlemen's Club is the most secret society in England, although everyone has known about its existence for 320 years. It is open only to the male elite; women and ordinary people are prohibited from joining the club.
The only member of the club who managed to terminate his membership in the club was the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, because he realized that his views were fundamentally contrary to the views of the club members.
Although this is a gentlemen's club, they can often be seen in the casino and dead drunk. Getting into the club is as hard as getting a knighthood from a queen.
6. Number 39 - Pyongyang, North Korea
Number 39
Almost every government in the world has been involved in "dirty deals" or secret organizations that they do not want to talk about. The North Korean government is associated with the activities of the secret organization Number 39 (Bureau 39, Division 39).
Various sources claim illegal affairs of the government and this organization related to drug trafficking and financial fraud.
The money received from this cooperation goes to the development of nuclear weapons and to the luxurious life of the country's leaders.
5. Mezhgorye - Bashkortostan, Russia
Mizhgorye
This city in Russia is considered the most special. Mezhgorye is a closed city, but people who work in secret enterprises live in it.
NATO believes that the inhabitants of the city are related to the production of nuclear weapons. It was founded during the Cold War and is still in operation. You will not be able to enter it without special permission.
4. Surtsey - Iceland
Surtsey
Surtsey is an island that appeared on February 14, 1963 as a result of volcanic activity in the sea off the coast of Iceland. The volcano on the seabed continued to spew lava and in 3.5 years an island was formed with an area of 1.4 km2, but the waves methodically contribute to a decrease in its area due to erosion processes.
It seems that this is a great place to organize scientific expeditions that can study flora and fauna, but this is not so, since nature itself prevents people from appearing on the island.
3. Pine Gap - Australia
Pine Gap is Australia's top-secret military base, so little is known about the activities of the general public. Rumor has it that unmanned aerial vehicles are being tested there.
The base was founded in 1970 and the Australian government doesn't like to talk about it. It houses radar installations that monitor signals from space, including spy satellites. Entry into the base territory is strictly prohibited.
2. Pripyat - Ukraine
Pripyat
Ukraine is one of many states that uses nuclear fuel for peaceful purposes, but Chernobyl showed the whole world that the atom poses a terrible threat to all life on the planet.
Pripyat was a modern, prosperous city until the day when an accident occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Today it is not possible to live in Pripyat due to the high level of radiation, and you can only get here accompanied by special services. Getting to Pripyat is, in principle, quite possible, but it is a risk to health and, possibly, life.
1. Snake Island - Brazil
Snake Island
It’s better not to go to Snake Island in Brazil – the name alone is worth it. There are up to 4,000 snakes on it that hunt birds, and whose venom kills a person in a few minutes or hours. In addition, visiting the island is prohibited by the Brazilian government.
It would seem that since we live in a free world, then, having a sufficient amount of desire and money, we can go wherever we want. However, there are still places on Earth that are completely closed to tourists.
Below we have compiled a list of the 10 most famous and mysterious places that are prohibited for tourists. Some of the places below are forbidden to everyone, while others are only open to government officials, royalty, military personnel or other persons with pompous ranks.
1. SURTSEI ISLAND
Reason for ban: scientific experiments
In 1963, a local volcano erupted in Iceland, resulting in the formation of a new island with an area of 2.7 square kilometers. This immediately aroused the interest of scientists from different countries, as it became an outstanding example of new education and the emergence of new life. Since then, the island of Surtsey (named after the mythological character Surt) can only be visited for scientific purposes, and is a restricted area for all tourists.
2. QUEIMADA GRANDE ISLAND
Reason for ban: too many poisonous snakes
The island of Queimada Grande, located 35 km off the coast of Brazil, looks like a real paradise. However, a trip to this island will cost you your life, as it is simply infested with poisonous snakes: there are approximately 4,000 snakes in an area of 0.43 square kilometers. Some of the most dangerous snakes in the world live here - the island bothrops (Bothrops insularis), the bite of which causes rapid tissue necrosis, that is, death is almost instantaneous. Its venom is five times stronger than that of other vipers. For this reason, Brazilian authorities have imposed a ban on visiting the island of Queimada Grande, also called the island of snakes.
3. NORTH SENTINEL ISLAND
Reason for ban: unfriendly natives
North Sentinel Island is one of the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Although officially administered by India, the island is home to the dangerous Sentinelese aborigines, who avoid all contact with civilization and fiercely resist any invasion. According to scientists, these natives spent 60,000 years isolated from the rest of human civilization. These people actively defend their territory. For example, in 2004, after the Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Indian government sent a helicopter to find out if local residents needed help, but the flying helicopter was met with arrows from local residents, who clearly wanted to drive it away. Their latest victims were lost fishermen. Following their killings, Indian authorities warned citizens to stay away from the Sentinelese and their land.
4. ISE TEMPLE, JAPAN
Reason for ban: only for selected people
The most important shrine in Japan is the Ise Jingu Shrine. The main temple is surrounded by a high wooden fence. Only high-ranking priests and members of the imperial family are allowed inside. Until 1945, Ise Shrine was even more difficult to get to: it was separated from the outside world by the Miyagawa River, which symbolized the border between ordinary and sacred land. Monks were strictly forbidden to cross this river: it was believed that this would violate the sanctity of the sanctuary and cause problems for all of Japan.
5. GRUINARD ISLAND
Reason for ban: biological weapons testing
In 1942, the British government bought the Scottish island of Gruynard for biological weapons testing, particularly anthrax. During the experiment, it was found that anthrax had contaminated the area, causing deaths in 95% of cases. Until the 1980s, the island was one of the most dangerous places on the planet. It was only in 1986 that scientists finally began to “cleanse” the ominous island and it was declared safe to visit in 1990. However, no one ever settled there. Experts warn that anthrax spores still remain in the island's soil, meaning it will not be habitable for hundreds of years.
6. LASCO CAVES, SOUTHWEST FRANCE
Reason for the ban: carbon dioxide exhaled by people destroys primitive paintings
For history buffs, this place is an absolute dream, as here you can see the way of life of people living thousands of years ago. However, unfortunately, the Lascaux caves are on the list of prohibited places. This cave contains the most picturesque primitive works of art, the origin of which is attributed to the 18th-15th millennium BC. e. This cave used to be open to tourists, but a few years later it was closed, as it was discovered that carbon dioxide exhaled by people destroyed some of the images. Today, only a few scientists have access to this cave.
7. AREA 51, GROOM LAKE, USA
Reason for ban: closed military base
This list would not be complete without mentioning the notorious Area 51, located northwest of Las Vegas. This military base has served the mysterious purposes of the US government since 1950, and to this day no one knows exactly what it is used for. However, there are various rumors. Some believe that it is used to develop and test nuclear weapons. Others claim that there are UFOs that landed on it decades ago. According to official data, experimental aircraft and weapons systems are being developed at Area 51. Access to the base, as well as the airspace around it, is limited.
8. WORLD SEED Vault IN SPITSBERGEN, NORWAY
Reason for ban: closed seed storage
Ever wondered what would happen if, as a result of a natural disaster or war, the world ran out of all natural resources and there was famine? The solution will be a global seed vault in Svalbard. The vault allegedly contains numerous thousands of seeds of every plant species from around the world. These seeds can be used to grow new plants and provide the entire population (or what remains after a disaster) with decent food.
9. PINE GAP MILITARY BASE, AUSTRALIA
Reason for ban: secret military base
Pine Gap is located about 18 km southwest of Alice Springs, which is in the heart of Australia. Gap is operated by the US and Australia and is a very important entity for the country's economy. The airspace around and above it (up to 5500 meters) is limited.
10. MEZHGORYE, RUSSIA
This city in Bashkortostan has the status of a closed administrative-territorial entity. It is located approximately 200 kilometers from Ufa, the capital of the republic. The city is located next to the highest mountain in the Urals, Yamantau, which is constantly patrolled. There are rumors that an underground city is being built there - the alternate capital of the Russian Federation.
Ordinary people most often choose popular tourist routes and destinations for vacation, such as Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, the Caribbean, the Alps, etc. More “advanced” tourists do not follow the beaten path and try to choose something unique, say, tours to Antarctica or the Arctic. But no matter how much money you have, no matter how much you want, you will never, ever get into these places where tourists are strictly prohibited from entering.
1. SURTSEI ISLAND
Reason for ban: scientific experiments
In 1963, a local volcano erupted in Iceland, resulting in the formation of a new island with an area of 2.7 square kilometers. This immediately aroused the interest of scientists from different countries, as it became an outstanding example of new education and the emergence of new life. Since then, the island of Surtsey (named after the mythological character Surt) can only be visited for scientific purposes, and is a restricted area for all tourists.
2. QUEIMADA GRANDE ISLAND
Reason for ban: too many poisonous snakes
The island of Queimada Grande, located 35 km off the coast of Brazil, looks like a real paradise. However, a trip to this island will cost you your life, as it is simply infested with poisonous snakes: there are approximately 4,000 snakes in an area of 0.43 square kilometers. One of the most dangerous snakes in the world lives here - the island bothrops (Bothrops insularis), the bite of which causes rapid tissue necrosis, that is, death is almost instantaneous. Its venom is five times stronger than that of other vipers. For this reason, Brazilian authorities have imposed a ban on visiting the island of Queimada Grande, also called the island of snakes.
3. NORTH SENTINEL ISLAND
Reason for ban: unfriendly natives
North Sentinel Island is one of the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Although officially administered by India, the island is home to the dangerous Sentinelese aborigines, who avoid all contact with civilization and fiercely resist any invasion. According to scientists, these natives spent 60,000 years isolated from the rest of human civilization. These people actively defend their territory. For example, in 2004, after the Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Indian government sent a helicopter to find out if local residents needed help, but the flying helicopter was met with arrows from local residents, who clearly wanted to drive it away. Their latest victims were lost fishermen. Following their killings, Indian authorities warned citizens to stay away from the Sentinelese and their land.
4. ISE TEMPLE, JAPAN
Reason for ban: only for the chosen ones
The most important shrine in Japan is Ise Jingu Shrine. The main temple is surrounded by a high wooden fence. Only high-ranking priests and members of the imperial family are allowed inside. Until 1945, Ise Shrine was even more difficult to get to: it was separated from the outside world by the Miyagawa River, which symbolized the border between ordinary and sacred land. Monks were strictly forbidden to cross this river: it was believed that this would violate the sanctity of the sanctuary and cause problems for all of Japan.
The third most geomagnetic place on earth. Only the North Pole and the Bermuda Triangle are ahead.
The island of Es Vedra, located in the Balearic archipelago 2 km from Ibiza, is probably familiar to those who have visited this bohemian paradise. There are even Es Vedra views hotels, and one of the best views is from the beach of Cala d'Or or from the “pirate tower”. The timid ones go on a pilgrimage by boat and then unanimously say how mysterious, unusual and at least beautiful this island is So far there has not been anyone who would dare to assert that “the king has no clothes,” especially since there are several indisputable facts.
Es Vedra is the third most geomagnetic place on earth. Only the North Pole and the Bermuda Triangle are ahead. Why is not clear; there are no accumulations of metals on the island; it consists of volcanic rock.
Compasses really stop working here, and electrical appliances break down.
The Spanish government really banned visiting the island. But whether it’s true that Odysseus met his sirens here, and our contemporaries met UFOs, and where the hippies who decided to explore the wonderful island half a century ago went (and did they go?) is not for us to judge.
In terms of the strength of its energetic impact on humans, Es Vedra is compared to Stonehenge and Easter Island (although no one prohibited visiting the latter). The ban, by the way, has a simple explanation: there are rare endemic representatives of flora and fauna here, and the island has been declared a nature reserve.
ADVICE They say that the locals rent boats to daredevils and take away their passports. This way to get to the protected island is called pirate. A legal trip from San Antonio will cost about €25 per person. However, in this case, there is no talk of landing on the shore.
Ldimich The glass-bottomed boat departs from Ibiza harbor and 20 minutes after the start, it approaches the sufferers to see the Es Vedra rock at the Playa d'en Bossa pier. The Es Vedra rock itself is a monumental formation that appears completely unexpectedly in the sea from behind the cape. It is visible in the haze, giving the feeling of a mirage (I’ll make a reservation: everything that I describe was all relevant at that very moment, determined by the weather, the height of the sun, the wind and other factors; someone may have completely different impressions). A very memorable moment. Impressive. We swam around it, took pictures and set off on our way back.
Pod1987 I have been going to Ibiza for many years, but every time I am like a child, I am happy when I see Es Vedra. When you approach the island on a boat, you can see eagles soaring above it, and mountain goats jumping along the rocks. The island is called a magical place of power, and there really is something magical about it. A beautiful sight in a beautiful location.
With all modern technological development, it is difficult to imagine a place on Earth where it would be impossible to fly, arrive or sail. However, there are still places on our planet where tourists cannot go, and there are very different reasons for this.
Secret military bases, "closed" islands, fragile natural sites and even attractions associated with supernatural activity are just some of the places where you can face fines, criminal penalties or death if you enter their territory. Find out as many as 25 unique and forbidden places right now!
25. Vatican Secret Archives
These vaults contain important government documents, letters, accounts and many other valuables that the Catholic Church has collected and stored over many millennia. The Vatican Secret Archives are considered one of the most inaccessible objects in the world, although this was not always the case. In 1881, Pope Leo XIII nevertheless allowed several researchers to familiarize themselves with the documents of the repository for scientific purposes. In those days, only a highly qualified scholar could qualify to visit this Catholic institution. Even the most select visitors were required to adhere to strict rules governing what exactly visitors could study in the Vatican archives.
24. North Sentinel Island, India
Photo: Dr. K. Vedhagiri
North Sentinel Island belongs to the Andaman Islands group and is part of India. The island is known for its picturesque pristine beaches and stunning nature. However, the local tribes are very hostile and extremely aggressive towards any outside visitors to this small paradise on Earth. Not only do they refuse to make contact with outsiders, but they have even killed several uninvited guests. It is not surprising that access to North Sentinel Island is closed to tourists. For their own safety.
23. Lascaux Cave, France
Photo: Prof saxx
The Lascaux Cave is located in southeastern France and houses 900 examples of prehistoric art, incredibly well preserved to this day thanks to the unique conditions of air circulation in this underground system. Today the object is considered one of the most important Paleolithic historical monuments and is called the “Sistine Chapel of primitive painting.” Since 1963, public access to these caves has been prohibited because tourists have introduced a fungus that harms the unique ecosystem of Lascaux. In addition, the excess carbon dioxide exhaled by crowds of visitors also began to have a detrimental effect on the integrity of the rock paintings; colonies of algae, calcite deposits and mold appeared in the cave. Any human intervention is considered potentially detrimental to the cave and its contents, so now it is literally under lock and key, and every 2 weeks a special team in protective suits arrives here and manually cleans the walls from the annoying fungus.
22. Area 51, Nevada, USA
Photo: Tim1337
Hidden in the middle of the barren Nevada desert, Area 51 is a classified US military base whose purpose has never been known to the general public. Speculation about what is happening on its territory has long troubled the minds of inquisitive American citizens and adherents of theories about a government conspiracy and the presence of aliens on Earth. However, the base most likely serves for the development and testing of experimental aircraft and high-tech weapons systems. Only one thing can be said for sure - access to the territory of Area 51 is strictly limited, and what happens behind its fences is not intended for the eyes of ordinary citizens.
21. Surtsey, Iceland
Photo: CanonS2
This small volcanic island is part of the Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago and is located off the southern coast of Iceland. Surtsey is one of the youngest islands on our planet, because it appeared quite recently - during volcanic activity that lasted from 1963 to 1967. Access to the island is strictly prohibited except for a small group of selected scientists. The restriction was introduced to provide this place with all the necessary conditions for the natural formation of its own ecosystem without outside interference.
20. Room 39, North Korea
Photo: Mark Scott Johnson/Sydney, Australia
Room 39 is a secret organization associated with North Korea's dynasty of dictators, the Kim family. The secret department allegedly finances the ruling family and the most senior government officials through both legal and illicit financial transactions. Rumor has it that the structure is engaged in smuggling, drug trafficking and money laundering through classified accounts in Switzerland. The main office of Room 39 is most likely located in the building of the ruling Workers' Party of North Korea in Pyongyang.
19. Svalbard Global Seed Bank, Norway
Photo: Bjoertvedt
Hidden inside a mountain on a remote island in the Svalbard archipelago (Svalbard) halfway between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole, the Global Seed Bank is a safe depository designed to preserve a variety of plant seeds in the event of a regional or global food crisis. The institution is designed to store 4.5 million seed samples, and now about a million have already been brought here.
18. Woomera Proving Ground, Australia
Photo: Kr.afol / English language Wikipedia
The former spaceport and now the Woomera test site, also known as the Woomera exclusion zone, is the world's largest complex designed to test military technology. Its area is over 122 thousand square kilometers. The spaceport is located in southern Australia, 450 kilometers northeast of Adelaide (Adelaide, the largest city in the district). The landfill was recognized as a restricted area in 1947, however, on the territory of Woomera there are still facilities that ordinary citizens are allowed to visit. For example, the local museum and several other accessible attractions.
17. Metro-2, Russia
Photo: Anakin
Also known by the codename D-6, Metro-2 is a secret underground transportation system that runs parallel to Moscow's public metro system. The secret bunkers were created during Stalin's time, and supposedly they connect several of the capital's most important government and administrative institutions, including the Kremlin, the main building of the Moscow department of the FSB, Vnukovo-2 airport, the Security Council and the CIS anti-terrorist center.
16. Coca-Cola Recipe Repository, Georgia, USA
Photo: wikimedia commons
The legendary secret formula of the world-famous Coca-Cola drink is one of the greatest trade secrets on the planet. The drink recipe is located in a special safe in Atlanta (Atlanta) on the territory of the World of Coca-Cola Museum (World of Coca-Cola). The object is heavily guarded, and only the top management of the corporation has access to this vault. The formula of the drink is the result of 125 years of Coca-Cola history, and it is inextricably linked not only with the iconic taste of the world's adored pop, but also with special memories.
15. Snake Island, Brazil
Photo: wikimedia commons
The official name of this place is Ilha de Queimada Grande, but most often it is called Snake Island. It is located in the coastal area of Sao Paulo, and is known for the fact that it is home to a lot of snakes. In the whole world, only here lives the most dangerous species of snake - the island bothrops. The venom of this reptile is so toxic that it literally melts human skin and flesh. Unsurprisingly, for security reasons, Brazilian authorities have banned visits to Queimada Grande.
14. Aristocratic club “White's Gentleman Club”, London, UK
Photo: PAUL FARMER
Located on St. James Street in central London, White's Gentleman Club is the most exclusive gentlemen's club in the UK's capital, or perhaps even the world. The extremely closed institution was founded in 1693 and still maintains a rule that only men are allowed in. Frequent visitors to this prestigious club include such eminent persons as Prince Charles, Prince William and Tom Stacey. Membership in a respectable club cannot be bought or begged, and invitations to White's Gentleman Club are granted to only the most select gentlemen on the planet by special vote.
13. North Brother Island, New York, USA
Photo: reivax/Washington, DC, USA
North Brother Island is located in the East River and belongs to the territory of New York. It is a modest piece of land and one of the most famous abandoned and more uninhabited places in the American metropolis. This island has a very dark history. Since 1885, there was a quarantine hospital here, and it was on North Brother that the famous Typhoid Mary lived (an American who became the first carrier of typhoid fever in US history). In the 1950s, the hospital became a rehabilitation center for drug-addicted youth. Now this place is abandoned, and only birds and small animals live here. Human access to the island is strictly prohibited.
12. Spy Museum, China
Photo: wikimedia commons
The National Security Education Museum in Nanjing in western China is a museum dedicated to espionage and is known for being open to Chinese citizens only. Foreign visitors are not allowed here. As the museum manager said, the exhibits (collections of tiny pistols, miniature cameras, secret hiding places and much more) are not intended for overly impressionable foreigners. In addition, museum visitors are strictly prohibited from taking photographs of anything inside the institution.
11. Bank of England Gold Vault
Photo: Diliff
The Central Bank of the United Kingdom is located on Threadneedle Street in London, and its vault contains about 20% of the gold reserves of all countries in the world. The Bank of England stores a whopping 5,134 tons of gold, an amount of this precious metal that is equivalent to approximately $248 billion! The vault is unlocked with traditional metal keys and is equipped with an electronic security system to ensure only authorized personnel have access.
10. Secret base Dulce, New Mexico, USA
Photo: pixabay
Not far from the Colorado border in northern New Mexico is the small town of Dulce, home to only 2,600 people (mostly Navajo Indians). There is a theory that under this place there is an entire underground US military base, where incredible experiments are carried out and the latest technologies are developed. Conspiracy theorists say that hybrids of humans and animals, humans and aliens live in this underground complex, and that it is here that the most advanced devices on the planet can be seen. The authorities, naturally, deny everything.
9. Mezhgorye, Russia
Photo: Pesotsky
Mezhgorye is a closed Russian town lost in the mountains of the Southern Urals, where nuclear ballistic missiles are rumored to be hidden. The city is guarded by 2 military battalions, making sure that uninvited guests do not scurry around in its vicinity. Official authorities do not comment in any way on rumors about the presence of nuclear weapons in this closed facility, but in the West they believe that it is at the local base that there are missiles that can be activated remotely and at any time.
8. Pyramid of Chichen Itza, Mexico
Photo: Fcb981
Chichen Itza is one of the most famous and well-preserved cities of the great civilization in Mexico. This archaeological site is very popular among tourists from all over the world, who come to the Yucatan Peninsula for beach views and exciting excursions. Approximately 1.5 million people visit Chichen Itza every year. However, the most iconic site of the Mayan city, the Pyramid of Kukulkan, is no longer open to the public and entry is strictly prohibited. The pyramid was closed in 2006 after the fatal fall of a tourist who rolled down the slope of the attraction while descending.
7. Mount Weather, Virginia, USA
Photo: wikimedia commons
Just 74 kilometers from Washington, deep in the bowels of the earth, there is a secret underground US military base, Mount Weather. The headquarters was created as an emergency control center and as a refuge for high-ranking military and civilian elites in the event of a national disaster. The base is equipped with everything necessary for an autonomous life, from canteens, hospitals and recreational areas to power plants, a crematorium and a mass transit system. The Mount Weather bunker is guarded by armed soldiers, electric fences, barbed wire, and warning signs at the entrances.
6. Heard Island, Australia
Photo: wikimedia commons
This is one of the most remote places on the planet from civilization. Heard Island is located between Madagascar and Antarctica, and is politically part of Australia. The archipelago has two active volcanoes and its landmass is composed primarily of limestone rock and volcanic debris. In 1996, the Australian government listed Heard as a national treasure and developed a plan to strictly prohibit access to the island without special permission. In this way, the authorities want to protect the unique and very fragile nature of the island.
5. Pravcicka Gate, Czech Republic
Photo: Pudelek
Pravcicka Gate (Pravcicka Brana) is one of the most famous natural attractions of the Czech Republic, and it represents the largest sandstone gate (rock arch) in Europe. Since 1982, tourists have been prohibited from climbing this rock arch to reduce stress on the eroded rock. However, the destruction of the arch is still ongoing, and geologists assume that it will soon collapse, which has already happened with the Azure Window (Azure Window, an iconic Maltese landmark, a limestone arch that literally collapsed in 2017).
4. Poveglia Island, Italy
Photo: Chris 73 / Wikimedia Commons
This small island is located in northern Italy between Venice and Lido. Poveglia is a forbidden place with a dark and even crazy past. There was once a quarantine hospital for plague patients here. They say that almost 160,000 infected people simultaneously lived on a small piece of land, many of whom spent their last days and hours of painful existence here. It is estimated that 50% of the soil on Poveglia Island now consists of human remains. After the closure of the quarantine center, a psychiatric hospital appeared here, in which, according to rumors, many patients were tortured and killed. This institution was also closed, and since then the island has been completely deserted. Today, visiting the island is strictly prohibited.
3. Tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi, China
Photo: mentalfloss.com
The tomb of China's first emperor and founder of the Qin dynasty, Qin Shi Huang, is hidden deep within a hill in Central China. The funerary complex also consists of a complex network of underground caves filled with all sorts of objects that might be useful to the emperor in his afterlife, including an army of clay figurines known as the Terracotta Army. The tomb itself with the ruler’s body has not yet been excavated. Perhaps, as a tribute to their ancestors, the Chinese government will never allow archaeological research on this site to continue.
2. Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
Photo: wikimedia commons
This island lies south of the equator in the central Indian Ocean and is an atoll that looks almost like the perfect tropical resort with white sandy beaches and turquoise water. However, after the British forcibly evicted the locals in 1973, a large military base was established here, and access to the island is now restricted to authorized fort personnel.
1. Bhangar Fort, India
Photo: Navjot Singh
Bhangarh Fort is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan and is a 17th century ruin. Hindus are afraid of this place, because it is believed that the old fortress is haunted. The country's authorities officially declared the destroyed city a haunt of ghosts and introduced strict rules governing visits to these ruins. Tourists are prohibited from appearing in the fort at night (from dusk to dawn), and residents of the surrounding settlements say that not a single daredevil who violated this rule has ever returned from here.
