The World’s Most Forbidden Places

Metro 2, Russia

Beneath the bustling streets of Moscow lies a secret underground world that has captivated the imagination of adventurers and conspiracy theorists for decades – Metro 2. This alleged network of tunnels and bunkers is said to have been built by the Soviet government during the height of the Cold War as a top-secret transportation and communication system for the military and political elite.

The exact extent and purpose of the Metro 2 network are unknown, but it is rumored to span hundreds of kilometers and contain everything from luxurious underground palaces and secret command centers to nuclear-proof bunkers and hidden laboratories. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the existence of Metro 2 has been acknowledged by some former Soviet officials and intelligence operatives. However, access to the tunnels and facilities is strictly prohibited, with high-tech security systems and armed guards patrolling the entrances. For those fascinated by the hidden histories and secrets of the former Soviet Union, Metro 2 remains a tantalizing mystery, a place where fact and fiction blur, and where the legacy of the Cold War lives on.