The dungeons have always been drawn by adventurers – from ancient shelters to hidden bases and from dark tunnels to hidden shelters. But this is not the only thing hidden under the thickness of sand and asphalt, but the most interesting places – all underground cities. They consist of artificial or natural structures connected to each other, formed as a shelter for life or for external threats.
The first of these was used as a shelter. To save their lives, people were out of the ordinary city, whose entrances coincided with the stones and the exits. It was only possible to enter the dungeon on a hidden chimney.
In the XXI century, the area was transformed into major shopping and business centers. They are covered in accordance with the transportation infrastructure of a regular city: linked to metro branches, railway rails and roads. And they are still in demand. It’s time to find out where underground cities are.
Derinka, Türkiye
The Association is located in Cappadocia and is an old complex that can host up to two thousand people. It is found at a depth of 65 meters and consists of many tunnels to the underground. The city was built as a shelter in the VIII century BC in the event of war or enemy invasion. It is equipped with everything necessary for a long stay from the dungeon: living rooms, wells, barn, barn, bathroom, winery and others.
For several centuries, there was different nations here: from Persians to Byzantiums. However, in 1920, the city was left by the Greeks Cappadocian in the Greek-Turkish war. In 1963, a Dirinki was accidentally discovered by a man who built a house nearby. And two years later they started traveling here. However, only 10% of the city is available for the monitoring of tourists.
Pilzen Historical Dungeon, Czech Republic
There is a large underground maze under the historical center of Pilsen. It was built in the XIII century to store products and ice, fermentation and beer stabilization. In the 16th century, hydraulic structures that provide access to water emerged. And even later, local residents decided to use the underground city as a shelter.
Now everyone can visit Pilsen Historical Dungeon. The guides will describe the history of the creation of the city, will make secret tunnels and show ancient works.
Naur, France
The underground city of Naur was created in the middle of the 19th century and was accepted as one of the most famous ancient buildings in France. There are rooms and galleries that are manually dug and can host three thousand people. Local inhabitants took refuge in the city through wars and attacks and passed through hidden chimneys. During the First World War, the ground lost its defense function and became a travel object for the army. Now everyone can visit the charm.
Metro Orvuto, Italy
The former Italian city of Orvyto is located on a flat hill of a large hill from a volcanic flood surrounded by the castle walls on the same stone. It is hidden by an incredible underground structure (now metro) consisting of 1.2 thousand tunnels, galleries, quarries and basements.
He took part in the Middle Ages. The inhabitants of Orvyuto dug underground passages into their homes to evacuate urgently in the event of a threat. During the Second World War, wine and olive oil were hidden in the dark basements. Now a place is open for free visit.
Patrick Cathedral, USA’s Basilica of Settlement, USA
Legends in New York, St. About Patrick’s underground tombs under the old Cathedral Basilica. It was created in 1809-1815 due to the lack of grave places. Here, the bodies of the US iconic figures, including New York’s first bishop John Connolly and Congress member John Kelly, were buried. Believers are believed to come here to die. You can now enter the underground graves by buying tickets. The guide will prepare a unique program with atmospheric candlelight stories.
Berlington, Great Britain
Berlington is located at a depth of approximately 30-36 meters under the village of Korsh in Wiltshire district. The secret underground complex was built in the 1950s to place the British government and the royal family in a nuclear war. At the same time, up to four thousand people could live, offices, hospitals, laundry, kitchen, canteen, telephone stations and television works.
The builders also brought a secret line to Berlington, who left the London-Bristol main road, so that the royal family can quickly abandon the underground city in case of danger. However, the field was never used for the purpose of intended purposes. Bunker’s functions were preserved until 1991. It was then classified and endured five million pounds (about 543.9 million rubles). It is not known whether someone gets a dungeon.
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Source: People Talk
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