Most Amazing Places You Won't Be Allowed to Visit
Most people want to see the Seven Wonders of the World and are dismayed when they learn that some of them don’t exist anymore, but it turns out there are even more incredible places in the world that aren’t available to visit (even if you were somehow able to travel there without being turned away at the gate). These next seven spots are the most amazing places you won’t be allowed to visit.
10 Most Interesting Places in the World
As far as most amazing places go, there are many stunning locations around the world. With so many incredible sights to behold, where do you even begin? It's hard enough narrowing down your bucket list of places you'd like to visit, but when someone says most interesting, that's a whole new ballgame. To get you started, we've compiled a list of 10 of some of the most interesting places in all of creation. Keep reading to find out where they are!
CERN - Large Hadron Collider
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a particle accelerator and collider situated in Geneva, Switzerland. It was built by engineers and technicians from over 200 institutions across 34 countries, as well as an international collaboration of over 10,000 scientists. Over 1,200 undergraduates were also involved in what would be considered Europe's largest science experiment. The LHC started on 10 September 2008 after years of development. Its first results came more than a year later, announcing it had found evidence for subatomic particles known as top quarks. It has since gone offline for upgrades and will not restart until March 2015 at the earliest. Rumor has it that dark matter can be found within its depths... What mysteries might lie beneath? No one knows!
Pine Gap
This top-secret military facility is located in a remote part of Australia, and it’s considered a Joint Defense Facility. While Pine Gap serves many functions, most people assume that its primary role is to act as a listening post for satellite communications from China, Russia, and North Korea. Despite Pine Gap being surrounded by military bases and weapons testing facilities—not to mention it being on aboriginal land—the Australian government refuses entry for tourists. In addition, there are very few aerial photos or videos available of Pine Gap; government regulations forbid any sort of documentation from being taken on site.
Vatican Secret Archives
The Vatican Secret Archives holds a wide range of materials that tell centuries of stories, both holy and profane. They contain more than 85 miles of shelving and more than 60 million pages—everything from pictures and personal correspondence to letters written by Michelangelo. The archives date back to 1451 when they were founded as part of an effort led by Pope Nicholas V (1397–1455). Located in Rome, Italy, behind Vatican City's walls and within its extraterritorial state, you'll need special permission from senior officials for any kind of research in these rooms. And once you've gotten that permission—which will involve lots of paperwork—you'll have access only on very limited days for very limited hours. By appointment only. Closed holidays. Monitored security cameras everywhere.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Located inside a mountain on Spitsbergen Island in Norway, The Svalbard Global Seed Vault houses more than 700 million seeds and specimens. However, not just anyone can get inside. The site is protected by armed guards and access is highly restricted because it stores seeds from all over the world – including some that are potentially very destructive or dangerous. It was established in 2008 by what was then known as The Global Crop Diversity Trust – an international organization dedicated to preserving crop diversity – in partnership with NordGen and Kew Gardens.
White Island, New Zealand
Looking for a beach you can swim in but not sand you'd want to lie on? White Island Beach is for you. Located off of New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, White Island has been uninhabited since 1926 and is currently a nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary. But beware: While swimming and snorkeling are allowed here, recreational activities on land are prohibited due to poisonous gases constantly emitted from volcanic vents. If gasping for breath in your bathing suit sounds like fun, apply now at one of New Zealand's most amazing places.
Room 39 (North Korea)
North Korea is one of those countries that likes to keep its door locked. The capital, Pyongyang, is open only for specially selected tourists who are permitted a glimpse of city life, as long as they follow strict guidelines and make sure not to take pictures of anything that can be used against Kim Jong-un's government. But there's another area within North Korea where visitors are not allowed—Room 39. This unofficial department exists mainly as a slush fund for Kim Jong-un's family members and cronies. Room 39 operates out of an office building in central Pyongyang—the same place it was established during Kim Jong-un's grandfather's regime.
The Shard, London
Located in London, England, and standing at 1,016 feet tall, The Shard is currently one of Europe's tallest buildings. It was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and is home to more than 30 different restaurants and bars, including a revolving restaurant called The View from The Shard. But if you're hoping to grab a cocktail on its 87th floor, you'll be out of luck - tourists are not allowed in for security reasons. Only those who work or live in or around London can experience it firsthand; The Shard was designed with reflective glass panels so that light shines through it during daylight hours and glows like an icon of light at night.
Nauru Phosphate Mines
In Nauru’s small capital city, you can find one of the most dangerous mining operations in existence. On a tiny island just 800 meters wide, over half of it is given over to phosphate mining that goes on 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The mines themselves are vast but dusty, easily visible even from miles away. They make up more than 90 percent of Nauru’s landmass and act as a good indication of what happens when your primary product is used up in such quantities that there’s no choice but to just keep digging. There are few sights quite like Nauru’s phosphate strip mines, though perhaps not for all the right reasons.
The North Face HQ
Though it may not seem exciting, basing your business where you live makes sense for many reasons. For example, if you’re just starting out or don’t have a ton of money for rent, living in an area near your office can save both time and money. Additionally, many entrepreneurs say that working from home can help them be more productive and better enjoy their free time. That said, there are several things to consider before setting up shop at home—working around children or other family members, potential distractions (including an internet connection), and making sure everyone is comfortable with where you plan on conducting business.
Area 51 (United States)
This is a military base in Nevada where government employees test aircraft and conduct scientific research. It’s also a hot topic for conspiracy theorists, who claim it houses aliens and secrets about UFOs. Although you won’t be able to access it on your own, tours are offered for interested parties (for example, here). This is certainly one of our most amazing places that you won’t be allowed to visit. Why? Because it’s on a military base surrounded by desert in a place that isn’t exactly highly populated—so there are very few ways of getting in, even as an employee or tour-goer. But if you did get inside... well, we can only imagine how much fun that would be!
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