#WackyWednesday: Six places you will never see

Travelling off to exotic destinations might tantalise your wanderlust, but there are certain places which will arouse your interest simply because of their exclusivity.

However, unless you find yourself to be among the select few, the following six places will forever be out of your reach.

1. Vatican Secret Archives

Hidden beneath Vatican City is one of the largest libraries ever to exist. While it is more a private library than a secret, it holds all the state papers, papal account books and all the documents pertaining to the history of the church.

With over 35 000 volumes shelved in the library, no regular person is allowed and people have to apply to see the library, and only then a select few from accredited institutes are allowed in.

It is claimed by some conspiracy theorists that the archives house the Chronovisor, a machine which allegedly allows its users to view past and future events. The device was apparently built by an Italian priest and scientist, Father Pellegrino Maria Ernetti, so he could record evidence of Christ’s crucifixion. Of course, as there is no record of the machine.

2. Area 51

This has to be one of the most famous military bases in the world. Situated in Nevada, United States of America, no one is really sure what goes on here.

Although the official story claims missiles, aircraft and other weapons are developed on the site, with virtually no one allowed on site, it can’t be sure if America is really hiding alien life from the rest of the world.

3. Moscow Metro-2

This rather unusual metro system was allegedly built in Russia during Joseph Stalin’s reign. Supposedly code-named D6 by the KGB, it was supposed to connect the Kremlin with the KGB headquarters, the government airport and a secret underground town.

While rumours surround the line,the location and truth behind the metro is still a closely guarded secret.

4. Jiangsu National Security Education Museum

If you love travelling and visiting museums while abroad, don’t get your hopes up in seeing this museum.

Open to Chinese citizens, this museum contains classified documents and technology used for Chinese spying. No photos are allowed to be taken.

Apparently, the museum houses China’s entire history in spying, going right back to 1927.

5. Lascaux Caves

The Lascaux Caves in France contain paintings from the Palaeolithic Era, which is over 17 500 years old.

There are depictions of animals, people and conceptional signs, giving us an idea of how ancient civilisations saw themselves and the world around them.

The caves were initially open to the public right up until the 1960s, but when litter, uncleanliness and mould became an issue, the caves were cut off from the public to protect the paintings.

6. Disney’s Club 33

Situated New Orleans Square in Disney Land, California, this is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world and at the same time one of the happiest.

It was allegedly opened to accommodate the 33 corporate sponsors of Disney Land in the 1960s and costs an initiation fee of $40 000.

While not many can afford to belong to such a lavish club, it is said that the entrance door is hidden and can only be accessed by a secret buzzer or keycard. Once inside, there is apparently stacks of memorabilia and other delights to enjoy.