Some of the most well-known and iconic buildings in the world have secrets that few have heard. These amazing secrets, which are hidden behind the walls of attractions, attract the attention of curious tourists once again today. From the secret apartment at the top of the Eiffel Tower to the mysterious corridors of Disneyland, these are spaces that are unlikely to be mentioned in the usual guidebooks for tourism. In the following, we will discuss 9 secret secrets of the world’s attractions. (Love Exploring)
Eiffel Tower; Secret apartment in the sky of Paris
The Eiffel Tower, the unmistakable symbol of Paris, which has hosted more than 300 million visitors since its opening in 1889, hides a small secret in its heart. At the top of the tower, Gustave Eiffel, the designer of this structure, built a small and completely private apartment for himself. This apartment, which was decorated with wooden furniture, patterned wallpapers, and oil paintings, was so popular with the Parisian elite that they offered Eiffel huge sums to rent it even for one night; But he never accepted.
Photographer: Sabino Parente/Shutterstock
Taj Mahal; Mourning for empty tombs
Taj Mahal, a magnificent building that was built by the order of “Shah Jahan” to commemorate his beloved wife, “Mumtaz Mahal”, between 1632 and 1653 AD, has a romantic and sad story. Inside the building, visitors can see the decorated tombstones of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal; But few people know that these tombstones are empty. The actual tombs are located in a secret room in the basement, on the same level as the garden, and are not open to the public.
Photographer: saiko3p / Shutterstock
Sheikh Zayed Mosque; A legendary carpet in the heart of Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, one of the largest mosques in the world, with 82 domes and thousands of columns decorated with 24 carat gold, enchants every viewer; But perhaps the most magnificent element of this mosque is hidden under the feet of the worshipers; The largest hand-woven carpet in the world. The preparation of this 5,630 square meter carpet, woven in Iran, took more than two years with the cooperation of 1,200 weavers. This Iranian carpet was transported to the mosque in 9 pieces and joined together there.
Photographer: Sanchai Kumar/Shutterstock
Cinderella Castle; Underground city in Disneyland, America
Cinderella’s Castle at Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom Park, opened in 1971, is the entrance to a hidden world. Beneath the park, there is a 9-acre network of secret tunnels called the Utilidor, which only Disney employees have access to. Walt Disney did not want the magic of the park to be damaged by seeing the movement of workers and crew; Therefore, these tunnels were built for the movement of employees, locker rooms and even cafeteria.
Photographer: Michael Gray/Flickr
Burj Khalifa; A library in the clouds
Dubai‘s Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure, contains a cultural secret in addition to luxury hotels and suites. On the 123rd floor of this tower, the tallest private library in the world is located; A quiet and cozy space for studying among the clouds that few people know about.
Photographer: esherez/Shutterstock
Edinburgh Castle; Dog cemetery
“Edinburgh Castle” in Scotland, with a history dating back to the Iron Age, has many secrets; But one of the most impressive is a small cemetery for dogs. This cemetery, which was built for regimental soldiers and the beloved pets of high-ranking soldiers, is closed to the public; But you can watch it from above.
Photographer: Maximoangel / Shutterstock
Statue of Liberty; Observation deck is prohibited
Gifted to the United States in 1886 as a gift from France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of friendship, the Statue of Liberty is a worldwide symbol of freedom and receives about 3.5 million visitors each year. However, a lesser known fact is that there is an observation deck surrounding the statue’s torch. The platform has been closed to the public since 1916 due to serious damage caused by the explosion of an ammunition depot by German spies nearby.
Photographer: Felix Lipov/Shutterstock
Big Ben clock; The secret of the broken bell in Elizabeth Tower
The clock tower of the British Parliament, whose official name is “Elizabeth Tower”, is known around the world by the nickname “Big Ben” (the name of the big bell inside the tower). Despite its iconic status, Big Ben is not perfect; In fact, it is broken. After the new bell was installed in 1859, this bell also cracked and as a result, Big Ben remained silent for four years. Instead of installing a third bell, officials decided to rotate the bell so that the hammer would hit a different point and replaced the hammer with a lighter one. Also, a square cut was made on the bell to prevent the crack from spreading.
Photographer: S. Borisov / Shutterstock
Biennhof The Hague; Dutch secret library
“Binnenhof” (Binnenhof) is the name of a group of historical buildings in the Gothic style in The Hague, the Netherlands, which has been known as the political center of the Dutch Empire since 1584 and includes the prime minister’s office. In the heart of this collection, there is a completely hidden and amazing space; A huge old library that is rarely open to the public and houses more than 100,000 volumes of official parliamentary reports.
Photographer: Ankor Light / Shutterstock
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Cover photo source: anba.com.br | Photographer: Unknown (Sheikh Zayed Mosque)
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