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We spend our lives walking on solid ground, admiring city skylines reaching for the clouds. But what if we told you there's a whole other world lurking just beneath our feet? Throughout history, people have built complex communities underground—sometimes for safety from enemies or harsh weather, other times for reasons lost to time. These hidden cities often have a strange, almost eerie feeling, like stepping into a place where time stopped or secrets linger in the dark passages. You'll be amazed to discover these 24 incredible subterranean worlds, fascinating labyrinths most folks never knew existed, scattered across the globe.

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Orvieto, Italy

Underground tunnel in an eerie city with stone walls and dim lighting.

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Lee451 Henderson
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7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be nice to have a little info on these places

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    Znojmo Catacombs, Czech Republic

    Dimly lit underground tunnel in an eerie city built below ground.

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    Naours, France

    Underground city passage with stone walls and gated entrance.

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    #4

    Petra, Jordan

    Illuminated underground city site with a crowd gathering at Petra, showcasing ancient architecture amid night sky.

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    #5

    The Cliff Palace At Mesa Verde, U.S

    Ancient stone structures in an eerie underground city nestled within a rocky cliff, surrounded by trees.

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    Mel in Georgia
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was very cool to visit.

    #6

    Napoli Sotterranea, Italy

    Eerie underground city with large stone arches and old vehicles, dimly lit and mysterious ambiance.

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    #7

    Cellars Of Diocletian's Palace, Croatia

    Underground city with stone columns and arches, dimly lit, showcasing eerie architecture.

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    #8

    Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, Japan

    Underground city with massive concrete pillars and people exploring the vast space.

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    #9

    Cheyenne Mountain Complex, USA

    Underground passage with vault doors and exposed cables, resembling eerie cities built below ground.

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    El Dee
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is where they keep the Stargate??

    #10

    Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland

    A vast underground city chamber with chandeliers, carved walls, and visitors exploring the eerie space.

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    #11

    Kőbánya Cellar System, Hungary

    Eerie underground city scene with green lighting, showing metal stairs and worn walls.

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    #12

    Caves Of Maastricht, Netherlands

    Ancient underground city corridor with stone walls featuring eerie drawings.

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    #13

    Odesa Catacombs, Ukraine

    Underground city passage with stone walls and ceiling, showcasing eerie subterranean architecture.

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    Brody Garrard
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that THE wall If you know you know (;

    #14

    Dixia Cheng, Beijing

    Entrance to an eerie underground city with lion statue and posters, highlighting subterreanean architecture.

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    #15

    Seattle Underground, USA

    Underground city corridor with brick walls and wooden supports, dimly lit atmosphere.

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    #16

    Vardzia Cave Monastery, Georgia

    Cave dwellings carved into a cliffside, showcasing an eerie city built completely below ground.

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    Geghard, Armenia

    Eerie underground city with intricate rock carvings and arches.

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    #18

    Elengubu, Turkey

    Wooden stairs leading into an eerie underground city tunnel.

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    #19

    Kaymakli Underground City, Turkey

    Underground city tunnel with rock walls and warm lighting, showcasing eerie architecture below ground.

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    #20

    Matmata, Tunisia

    Ancient structure in an eerie underground city, showcasing arched stone entryways and sandy surroundings.

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    #21

    Williamson Tunnels, UK

    Underground city tunnel with brick walls and soft lighting, showcasing the eerie architecture found below ground.

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    #22

    City Of Caves, UK

    An eerie underground tunnel in one of the cities built completely below ground.

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    #23

    Noushabad, Iran

    Entrance to an underground city showcasing traditional brick architecture and decorative tilework.

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    #24

    Central Government War Headquarters, UK

    Underground city interior with dim lighting, showcasing a long corridor with machinery and storage.

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    Cee Cee
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Corsham Wiltshire, not far from Bath.