Don’t Miss Visiting These 15 Secret Historical Sites

the ruins of angkor wat in siem reap, cambodia — Canva

The lively culture and modern technology of urban centers can cause travelers to overlook the depth of their history. Many modern cities are home to fascinating historical sites that are largely forgotten. Today, we will take a look at some of the most amazing historical sites located in major cities.

The Colosseum

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While no one would call the Colosseum forgotten, the chambers underneath the Colosseum in Rome are not nearly as well known. They provide a unique look at how the theater worked hundreds of years ago when this is where gladiators and animals were housed before they were seen in the middle of the arena.

Churchill War Rooms

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The Churchill War Rooms, located in London, England, was the WWII command center for the British government. The complex lies beneath the streets of Westminster. Visitors can still view the war room, Churchill’s office, and many of the preserved bunkers of the era.

The City of London Roman Amphitheatre

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Below the Guildhall Art Gallery in London, England, is the City of London Roman Amphitheater. It wasn’t discovered until the late 1980s, but like the Colosseum, it was once a public gathering place to watch gladiators battle and other spectacles of the day.

The Diefenbunker

A relic of the Cold War, The Diefenbunker was an underground installation in Ottawa, Canada, meant to house the Canadian government in case of an unprecedented emergency, such as a nuclear war. Tours of the four-story, 100,000-square-foot facility are available for the public.