5 places in the world that you are not allowed to visit
Our planet is vast and there are many unexplored areas.
On the other hand, there are some places where no tourists will ever be allowed to visit. Obviously, this makes them even more interesting. Why can’t we go there? What are they hiding?
We raise the veil on 5 inaccessible places on the planet.
1. Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, Virginia
Access restricted to high-ranking officials
This is a secret landmark for the US government. You may notice that it is located in an isolated area, surrounded by dense forests and only accessible by a single road for a better control. The visible structures are monitored and directed by the country's security services. But this is only the visible part of the iceberg, because deep within the mountain itself is FEMA’s center of operations. From here, the country would be run in the case of a disaster or any situation of extreme emergency. This underground structure is governed by its own laws and no outsider is allowed to enter it.
Sources: wikipedia, theguardian
2. Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway
A storage facility to be used in times of catastrophe
The Norwegians are planning ahead. In fact, inside a mountain on the island of Spitsbergen, at a depth of 120 meters, there’s a very special space. It’s a tunnel where a constant temperature of -18° C and a reduced humidity level is maintained, controlled by an automated system. This infrastructure would house some humans in the event of a cataclysmic catastrophe, in order to keep our species alive. But that's not all: seed containers from all over the world are also kept to help preserve our agricultural heritage. No one is allowed to enter it, so that our chances of survival remain intact.
Source: wikipedia
3. Vale do Javari Reservation, Brazil
A specially isolated place to protect indigenous tribes
The Amazon jungle has been inhabited for thousands of years by native Americans. Many tribes still live there, totally in harmony with nature and cut off from the outside world. Only a few aerial photographs prove that these villages do exist. The Vale do Javari Reserve is home to some 14 tribes living in total isolation, without any contact with the outside world. Their lifestyle might seem primitive, as it is only centered around agriculture. Several researchers continue to survey the thick greenery in search of other tribes and have counted a total population of 2,000. Authorities have reserved 77,000 square kilometers of Amazon forest for these people. This is to allow their lifestyle to persist.
Source: wikipedia
4. Club 33 in New Orleans
The secret society, closed to all non-members
The mysterious Club 33 was founded by Walt Disney in 1967. It was aimed at bringing together all the top American public figures: investors, personalities, politicians... In order to become a member, each member has to pay a yearly membership fee, $3,275 or (for individuals) or $6,100 (for companies). Of course, only a few people are allowed to enter. No one knows why the cartoon genius gave this name to the place. According to the rumor, it corresponds to the number of members, but nothing can prove this. However, great fans of mystical theories can visit this exceptional place. To do that, you will have to wait 14 years and pay the small sum of $10,450 (for individuals) or $27,500 (for companies).
Sources: wikipedia, club33disneyland
5. The magnetic island of Es Vedrà
Closed to protect people from the effects of unknown energy
Off the coast of Spain in the Balearic Islands, there is a rocky island called Es Vedrà. The third largest geomagnetic force in the world, after the Bermuda Triangle and the North Pole, can be found here. Based on explorations, the island doesn’t have any metal and is composed only of volcanic rock. On this clump of stones, technology has no power and a compass goes crazy. Many stories and legends surround the island. The Spanish Government hurried to prohibit access to it, stipulating that it was a nature reserve. It appears, however, that some of the locals occasionally organize secret visits to the island, for the most daring tourists. If you want keep things legal, just view the island with your eyes from the shore.
Source: wikipedia and BrightSide
By Straker Julia
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