If You Believe You Can Travel Anywhere In The World Given Enough Money And Time, You Might Not Be Aware That There Are Quite A Few Places Off-Limits To Almost Everyone.

Whether for reasons of national security, public safety, religious significance, or to protect intellectual property, these 14 places are inaccessible to anyone who lacks the special permissions and clearances.

1 Coca-Cola Vault



Coca-Cola is the most iconic and popular soft drink in the world, and the formulas to create the different varieties of Coke are among the most closely guarded corporate secrets in history. Only a small handful of trusted Coke executives have access to the vault that houses the priceless secret formula for the original Coca-Cola, which is more than 125 years old.

2 Secret Archives Of The Vatican




Because the Vatican’s archives are off-limits to most people, there are many conspiracy theories swirling around about what secrets may be hidden within. Despite some of the wilder claims that the Pope has evidence of extraterrestrials and demons tucked away in his catacombs, the truth of the secret archives is much more down-to-earth. Because of this, it is also much more interesting. From handwritten letters of historic personages such as Mary Queen of Scots and Abraham Lincoln, to papal bulls excommunicating Martin Luther, the contents of these archives are enough to make any scholar’s eyes go wide. Yet the high-level information that makes the contents so fascinating is also what makes them so closely guarded.

3 The Svalbard Seed Vault






Deep inside a mountain on a remote island in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, lies the Global Seed Vault. It is a fail-safe seed storage facility, built to stand the test of time — and the challenge of natural or man-made disasters. The Seed Vault represents the world’s largest collection of crop diversity. And while online tours of the vault are available, only a few people have clearance to enter the vault in person.

4 Pine Gap



If you thought there was only one government base in the world as hush-hush as Area 51, it’s time to have your mind blown by Pine Gap. It’s considered one of the most secretive and strategically important sites in Australia. But only the people who work at Pine Gap truly know what goes on there. It’s designated under a strict no-fly zone. And forget taking a tour to learn more about it, because there’s no way an everyday civilian can even get close to the site.

5 Air Force One



Although the term “Air Force One” can describe any Air Force aircraft carrying the president, it is now standard practice to use the term to refer to specific planes equipped to transport the commander-in-chief. Capable of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment that is designed to protect against an electromagnetic pulse. The aircraft can function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States.

6 HavenCo



HavenCo was created as a secure data-storage facility in 2000. Its bizarre backstory is tied to the Principality of Sealand, a sovereign nation founded on a tiny island in the North Sea that declared its independence based on a loophole in international law. Sealand’s self-appointed “prince” marketed the platform as a self-contained, hyper secure data fortress.

7 Snake Island



Off the shore of Brazil, almost 93 miles away from downtown São Paulo, is Ilha da Queimada Grande, also known as “Snake Island.” The island is strictly off-limits and remains untouched by human developers, and for very good reason. Researchers estimate that between one and five snakes per square meter live on the island. And if you’re picturing tiny garden snakes, think again. The snakes on Queimada Grande are a unique species of pit viper, the golden lancehead. The inhabitants of Snake Island grow to well over half a meter long, and they possess a powerful, fast-acting poison that melts the flesh around their bites. In fact, golden lanceheads are so dangerous that the Brazilian Navy has expressly forbidden anyone from landing on the island, with the exception of a few very brave scientists.

8 Fort Knox






Fort Knox is a U.S. Army post that sits on 109,000 acres in northern Kentucky. Its gold vault is surrounded by thick granite walls that are topped by a bombproof roof. According to the Federal Reserve, approximately 147.3 million ounces of gold bricks sit inside Fort Knox’s secure vault. At today’s gold prices, that’s over $168 billion worth of gold! Fort Knox is also surrounded by fences, protected by multiple alarms, and guarded by Apache helicopter gunships.

9 Gold Vault – Bank Of England





Containing about 5,000 tons of gold and other valuables, this vault is located in the UK. Virtual tours are available, but forget just walking through the front door — in order to get into it, you must pass through a bomb-proof door using a high-tech voice recognition system.

10 Ise Grand Shrine





There are actually more than 100 shrines within this sacred space dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu-Omikami. It has existed since 4 BCE. Legends say that the goddess herself chose the site thousands of years ago for its peacefulness and seclusion. The shrine is a repository for priceless historical objects, like the Sacred Mirror, or Yata no Kagami. But don’t waste your time trying to sightsee here. Priests and priestesses of Japan’s royal family are the only ones allowed inside. It’s also guarded by Japanese military and surrounded by a fence.

11 Granite Mountain Records Vault





The world’s largest collection of genealogical records is housed in a highly secure vault located in the mountains near Salt Lake City, Utah. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built the Granite Mountain Records Vault in 1965 to preserve and protect records of importance to the Church. The vault safeguards more than 3.5 billion images on microfilm, microfiche and digital media. The images in the Granite Mountain Records Vault are collected through agreements with archives, libraries and churches from more than 100 countries. For security reasons, there is no public access to the Granite Mountain Records Vault, but online video tours are available.

12 Chapel Of The Ark Of The Covenant





The whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant are one of archaeology’s greatest mysteries. Many scholars believe it was destroyed or lost centuries ago. However, many devout Christians are certain that the Ark of the Covenant was taken almost 3,000 years ago to Aksum, in northern Ethiopia, and that it is safe within the walls of the small church of Saint Mary of Zion. However, since entering the church is strictly off-limits to everyone — even the monks who are tasked with guarding it — we may never know for sure.

13 Surtsey




Surtsey is a fascinating island off the coast of Iceland that was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions. Scientists have been studying it for years to watch the evolution of the island from barren volcanic landscape to a place teeming with plant and animal life. Because of the island’s importance to the scientific community, no one is allowed to visit there for fear of disrupting the natural processes happening untouched by the outside world. Except for a few research scientists, the island is basically devoid of any human trace. However, many species of birds, fish, seals, orcas and various plants call this volcanic island — and the waters around it — home.

14 Room 39




Established in 1970, Room 39 is a secretive North Korean party organization that seeks ways to maintain the foreign currency slush fund for the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un. The organization is estimated to bring in between $500 million and $1 billion per year, and is also rumored to be involved in illegal activities, such as counterfeiting, producing controlled substances, and conducting international insurance fraud. The secrecy surrounding this room is compounded by the extreme seclusion of the North Korean state, which limits foreign visitors.


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so that's what being going on inside za oza room...funny how its called room 39

Kim will not kill someone with laugh, which one is room 36 again.

Sambisa forest Nigeria go there at your own risk

Room 39, whatever goes on there certainly ain't pure

only the secrets archives of the Vatican is worth the restrictions to me ooooo dunno about you but for the room 39 in case u are tired of life u can visit their.

My room is also a restricted area. Powerful people in the world like Trump, Queen Elizabeth or Buhari can't even enter it not to talk of ordinary people like my landlord.

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My room is also a restricted area. Powerful people in the world like Trump, Queen Elizabeth or Buhari can't even enter it not to talk of ordinary people like my landlord.

You beat me to it. I was going to type that as well.

Just about any place is inaccessible if you don't have the right clearance

This church is found in axum, Tigray region. Only one virgin church man live in the church and he isn't allowed to leave the gate of the church for the rest of his life.

I'm nonbeliever, so I'm confident that the so called "Ark of the Covenant" doesn't exist or it's just an ordinary wood or stone or gold or anything.

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