No-go: the world’s amazing places you can’t visit any more
Almost impossible destinations

Komodo Island, Indonesia

Komodo Island, Indonesia

Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway

Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway

Varosha, Cyprus

Varosha, Cyprus

North Sentinel Island, India

North Sentinel Island, India

The island's tribespeople do not welcome visitors. American missionary, John Allen Chau was killed when he illegally landed on the island in 2018. Attempts to retrieve his body have now been called off due to fears of further attacks and the risks it could post to the Sentinelese too. But if you're looking for places you can travel too, check out our slideshow of 40 of India's most beautiful places.
Maya Bay, Thailand

You’ve probably seen The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio, but if not you might have seen a photo of one of your friends posing at the hot spot. Maya Bay, the beautiful Thai setting of the popular film, has been overrun with tourists in the past few years.
Maya Bay, Thailand

Poveglia, Italy

Poveglia, Italy

Heard Island, Australia

Heard Island, Australia

Ilha da Queimada Grande, Brazil

Ilha da Queimada Grande, Brazil

Surtsey, Iceland

Surtsey, Iceland

Area 51, Nevada, USA

Area 51, Nevada, USA

Area 51, Nevada, USA

Sana'a, Yemen

Sana'a, Yemen

Sana'a, Yemen

Lascaux Caves, France

Lascaux Caves, France

Chapel of the Ark of the Covenant, Ethiopia

Chapel of the Ark of the Covenant, Ethiopia

Timbuktu, Mali

Timbuktu, Mali

Timbuktu, Mali

Ni’hau, Hawaii, USA

Ni’hau, Hawaii, USA

Mount Athos, Greece

Mount Athos, Greece

Mount Athos, Greece

Plymouth, Montserrat

Plymouth, Montserrat

Plymouth, Montserrat

Leptis Magna, Libya

Leptis Magna, Libya

Leptis Magna, Libya

The Roman theater has one of the most spectacular natural settings, with the blue of the Mediterranean peeping between the stone columns.
Find out more about the world's lesser known Roman ruins with our feature here.
Albatross Island, Tasmania

Albatross Island, Tasmania

Albatross are threatened by climate change and overfishing. The ban on visitors aims to preserve the birds’ habitat and protect their nests from trampling tourists’ feet.
Navassa Island, Caribbean

Navassa Island, Caribbean

The USA’s National Wildlife Refuge, meanwhile, cares for the native wildlife on land, including birds and several rare species of lizard. The isle is also home to a deactivated lighthouse – it now emits little light and is worn and tattered, but it still looks out proud across the water. You’re unable to visit the island without a special permit, and these are rarely granted to the public.
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia

Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia

However, the plea has been ignored by many tourists over the years. But in November 2017, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board and the rock’s Anangu owners decided to ban climbing. While tourists will still welcome at Uluru, you'll no longer be able to climb to the top.
Take a look at the incredible images of tourist attractions that no longer exist
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