These are just a few examples, and there are certainly many more places around the world with restricted access for various reasons.
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A highly classified US Air Force facility, widely believed to be involved in the testing and development of experimental aircraft and weapons systems.
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This island is said to be haunted and is off-limits to the public, it was once used as a quarantine station for plague victims and later as a mental asylum.
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While not entirely forbidden, access to this seed bank is highly restricted due to its critical role in preserving a wide variety.
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One of the most sacred Shinto shrines in Japan, access to its inner sanctuaries is restricted to the Japanese imperial family and high-ranking priests only.
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Due to their hostility towards outsiders and the risk of spreading diseases to which they have no immunity, access to the island is strictly prohibited.
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This island is home to one of the most venomous snakes in the world, the golden lancehead viper.
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They contain historical documents and records spanning centuries of papal history and are only accessible to qualified researchers under strict supervision.
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The recipe for Coca-Cola, one of the most iconic soft drinks in the world, is said to be kept in a highly secure vault at the World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta.