Mystic corners of our planet, which you will not find in the guidebooks

Travel lovers are well aware of all the major attractions offered by popular tourist destinations. Anyone can visit these places to see them with their own eyes. But there are other corners of the Earth: stains, which for one reason or another remain unknown to ordinary tourists. The article will tell you about these truly mysterious places.

Kofuna in Japan

These are ancient burials of Japanese emperors. In fact, kofuns are bulk mounds, but their areas are so huge that they are more like artificial islands. Entrance to the townspeople is forbidden, only archaeologists can visit kofuns by special permission. This is perhaps the most mysterious place in Japan. One of the biggest mysteries is why all burials are made in the form of keyholes (this is clearly visible in aerial photography), especially since at the dawn of our era, when kefuns were being created, nobody knew about castles yet.

North Sentinel Island, owned by India

It is a small islet in the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, home to about 400 aborigines. The tribe is completely isolated from the outside world and categorically rejects any contact with civilization, showing aggressiveness when strangers approach. For the safety of tourists, the Indian authorities imposed a ban on visiting the island.

Zona-51, USA

This is a secret US military base, which became known only in 2013. She is in the wilderness of Nevada and is hidden from prying eyes by mountains. Tourists just will not get here. It is rumored that the future aircraft are being built on this territory and the ufological laboratory that studies UFO mysteries is functioning.

Church of St. Mary of Zion in Ethiopia

In the small chapel is the most sacred treasure of the church: the Ark of the Covenant. Keeper of the Ark - the only person in the world who has access to the relics - is forbidden to leave the church premises and talk with strangers.

Kahoolave Island, USA

Throughout its history, this desolate and arid island in the Pacific Ocean has been the site of religious rituals, exile of criminals and a training ground for the US Navy. In the present Kakhoolava the status of reserve is appropriated. The only way to visit him is to join one of the groups of volunteers working to restore the local environment.

British Telecommunications Tower, UK

After the explosion inside the tower, an observation deck and a rotating restaurant remain closed to the public. During the rare charity events, several hundred guests still get a happy chance to see London from a bird's eye view.

Great Temple of Ise, Japan

The territory of this sacred temple complex of Japan is available only for priests of the highest rank and members of the imperial family. The inhabitants can only admire the fragments of the roofs due to several rows of fences.

Ghost town of Varosha, Cyprus

This resort, located near the city of Famagusta, was the main tourist center of Cyprus. But everything changed in July 1974 after a mass evacuation of the residents due to the invasion of Turkish troops. Since then, the abandoned city remains deserted and deserted, like a ghost, forming part of the buffer zone patrolled by the Turkish army.

Sable Island - the mystery of Canada

Located in the Atlantic, this drifting sandy island has a population of less than 35 people and is a veritable graveyard for wrecked ships. Due to its unique features, Sable is declared a reserve. To visit him, you must write a petition to the government of Canada, explaining the need for a trip.

Pionen Data Center, Sweden

Built in Stockholm during the Cold War, this nuclear bunker has recently become a state-of-the-art office for a Swedish Internet service provider. Here, at the 30-meter depth, behind the doors in the thickness of a meter, information belonging to many known websites is stored.

Cave of Lascaux, France

In order to preserve the unique prehistoric paintings of this cave, the entrance to Lasko is now closed to tourists after 15 years of unlimited access. You can visit the man-made cave-double or enjoy a virtual tour.

Radar station "Don-2N", the Russian Federation

This modern pyramid has a height of 40 meters and a width at the base of 140 meters. This is a key element in the missile defense system in Moscow. In rare cases, journalists are allowed to conduct a tour of the facility. But they are shown only a small part of what is inside.

Rushmore is a rock of presidents, the USA

Tourists often visit this giant massif, on which are carved the faces of four presidents of the United States: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. But few know about the secret room, carved deep inside the rock. The room is a time capsule, it contains copies of the most important historical documents. The entrance to the cache is protected by a door made of granite slabs, equipped with a locking mechanism.

Underwater Waterfall, Mauritius Island

If you look at the island from above, you get the impression that a real waterfall is going under the water. But this contradicts all the laws of physics, and today scientists are engaged in the study of this phenomenon.