The world is full of “restricted” areas and “do not cross” lines that illegally entering could cause the average person to end up behind bars, or at least be barred for life.
Here are three of the most restricted places in existence:
Mount Yamantau
Mount Yamantau is a massive 5,380 feet tall and may be found in the Ural mountain range in west-central Russia.
Locals in the Bashkir language refer to Yamantau as “evil mountain,” and it won’t be long before you understand why the name is so apt: the peak is rumored to conceal a vast nuclear arsenal.
The United States’ surveillance satellites are the source of most of this conjecture. Mezhgorye, located to the south of the mountain, is an impenetrable fortress.
#Ural once again!
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This time for the first quiz tour winner. The photos show Southern Ural, with Mount #Yamantau specifically in the first photo. This is the highest (1,656 m) peak of the Southern Ural located in Bashkortostan. pic.twitter.com/J2WhkgXmm3
Scientists whose goal is the development of nuclear weapons are suspected to be the only residents of the village.
Russia has always been coy about the true purpose of Yamantau and the village that surrounds it, stoking suspicions by claiming variously that it is a mining site, a food storage facility, and a bomb shelter for its leaders.
Chernobyl
Chernobyl is the most perilous of all the hidden locations on our list. It is a city in the Ukrainian region of Kyiv Oblast that was left uninhabited following the biggest nuclear explosion in history.
When a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant erupted in April of 1986, radioactive materials were released into the environment.
It is estimated that 50 individuals lost their lives and over 6,000 children and adolescents were diagnosed with thyroid cancer as a result of the accident, while the exact numbers are unclear. Shortly after the blast, the city was ordered to be evacuated.
The impact of the disaster on the local ecosystem is one of the most intriguing aspects of the aftermath of the Chernobyl accident. It’s conceivable that if you visited Chernobyl now, you’d see genetically modified, grotesque-looking flora and animals.
30 photos of Chernobyl decades later: https://t.co/SEva5COGjT pic.twitter.com/yL34KsyAVM
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We regret to inform you that the area around Chernobyl is still off-limits to the public without a special license.
Scientists studying the impact of nuclear power on the environment make up the majority of its residents.
Club 33
The “happiest place on Earth,” Disneyland, in Anaheim, California, is also home to one of the most exclusive, Club 33.
The only spot in the theme park where alcoholic beverages may be purchased is in Club 33, a members-only club and fine dining restaurant in the New Orleans Square area.
The procedure of joining Club 33, however, is not easy. A down payment of $33,000 is required first.
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The exclusive Club 33 (c. 1960s) & it's very few available collectables. pic.twitter.com/3YnewHaad2
The second stipulation is a $15,000 yearly charge. Third, you’ll need a lot of patience because there are only 147 spots in the club and a waitlist of about 14 years.
Many famous people, politicians, and millionaires have dined at the club. However, once inside, you’ll find a club and restaurant that, despite its lavish appearance, is probably not worth the effort or expense.
Even so, eager onlookers may always be found waiting outside Club 33 for a glimpse inside to see the famous patrons and the infamously mysterious interior.
