Discover the World’s Coolest Cold War Bunkers and Shelters
1. Greenbrier Bunker – White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
The Greenbrier bunker was built during the Cold War era as a fallout shelter for the US Congress, complete with living quarters, communication centers and even a power plant. Today it is open to visitors and offers an educational tour of what life would have been like in case of a nuclear attack.
2. The Atlas E Missile Silo – Kansas
This underground missile silo was once home to a nuclear warhead that could be launched at any moment’s notice. Now it has been converted into a luxury residence offering unique vacation experiences.
3. Moscow Metro-2 – Russia
Rumored to exist since the days of Joseph Stalin, this secret metro system, also known as D-6 by the KGB is said to connect important government buildings across Moscow and offer protection from nuclear attacks.
4. The Cheyenne Mountain Complex – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Built in 1961 during the height of the Cold War, this complex served as NORAD’s (North American Aerospace Defense Command) primary defense base against Soviet air attacks and had its own water supply and air filtration systems.
5. Burlington Bunker – Wiltshire England
Designed to protect over 4000 people in case of an attack on London during the cold war era ,this bunker contains dormitories equipped with hospital beds and even BBC studio facilities!
6. Pionen Data Center – Stockholm Sweden
Located beneath 30 meters of solid rock inside what used to be a bomb shelter below Stockholm city center ,this data center serves as one of Wikileaks’ secure servers among other clients.
7. Beijing Underground City – China
Built in preparation for possible conflicts back in Mao Zedong’s time in history; these tunnels or bunkers are now open for tours! They contain everything from bedrooms to restaurants
8.The Paris Catacombs – France
One of the most famous places in Paris, the Catacombs have been used for various purposes throughout history including as a shelter during World War II. The tunnels and chambers beneath the city contain over six million human bones and skulls that have been arranged into intricate patterns.