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Six Places Where Tourists Are Banned

Some parts of the world are so dangerous that tourists are advised to admire them only from afar. Here are six places that are off-limits to tourists.

Quiemada Grande Island (Reason: Venomous snakes)

Located 35 km off Brazil’s coast, "Snake Island" is home to thousands of venomous snakes, including the highly dangerous Bothrops, whose venom can cause tissue necrosis. For safety, Brazil prohibits visits, although diving and fishing near the island are allowed.

Surtsey Island (Reason: Scientific research)

Created by volcanic eruptions off Iceland in 1963, Surtsey is reserved exclusively for scientists studying the natural colonization of new land. In 2008, UNESCO designated it a World Heritage Site for its scientific value.

North Sentinel Island (Reason: Hostile indigenous tribe)

Home to the Sentinelese tribe, this island in the Bay of Bengal has inhabitants who reject contact with outsiders and aggressively defend their territory. Indian authorities have banned access to protect both the tribe and potential visitors.

Ise Grand Shrine (Reason: Restricted access for select individuals)

This sacred Japanese site, Ise Jingu, permits entry only to the Imperial family and high-ranking clergy. Tourists can view only the rooftop of the main sanctuary from beyond tall wooden fences.

Tiger Reserves in India (Reason: Conservation efforts)

In 2012, India's Supreme Court restricted tourism in tiger reserves to protect the endangered Bengal tiger population. The policy has seen success, with a 30% increase in tiger numbers from 2010 to 2014.

Gruinard Island (Reason: Biological weapons testing)

Used for anthrax testing in the 1940s, this Scottish island remained dangerously contaminated for decades. Although declared safe in 1990, the soil still contains anthrax spores, making habitation unsafe for at least a century.