Some of the world’s most intriguing tourist attractions are actually located in the most dangerous places. Whether it is a castle, house, monastery, temple, or even a road, these places are found high above sea level, precariously perched atop risky, rocky mountains, or even on the edge of treacherous cliffs. Some of these places are accessible via motor vehicle. Others can only be reached by adventurous travelers with mountain climbing skills

So, if you’re someone who is deathly afraid of heights, brace yourself and get ready to discover the world’s most dangerously located tourist attractions.

World’s Most Dangerously Located Tourist Attractions

1.  Sant’Agata de’ Goti, Italy

Some travel writers say that this medieval town in Campania makes a magical first impression. Roughly 35 kilometers northeast of famous Naples, it comes complete with all the expected charms. Perhaps one of the most obvious unique aspects of this place is its location.

Indeed, serene Sant’Agata de’ Goti is seemingly precariously perched atop a sheer. Steep bluff high above a rushing river gorge. Veteran visitors say this historical commune’s position is bound to make you feel as if you are actually cut off from everyone and everything else on the planet.

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Katskhi Pillar, Georgia

Visit this sacred albeit isolated place of worship, almost 40 meters high atop this well-known pillar in Georgia. This levitated landmark, about 200 kilometers west of the capital city of Tbilisi, is notoriously famous for being decidedly difficult (if not downright dangerous) to reach. At one time, residents were unable to do little more than gaze skyward at these mysterious raised ruins at its summit for hundreds of years. It was not until 1944, that experienced mountaineer Alexander Japaridze led a team to this place and completed the first officially documented climb of this pillar. To this very day, only mountain climbers have reached the sacred ruins of the church.

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The Swallow’s Nest, Ukraine

Also known as the Love Nest, the Swallow’s Nest is a characteristic castle situated on the edge of the shining Crimean Sea in the spa town of Gaspra. It remains an intriguing remainder of the Russian Empire. It is arguably one of the most perplexing places for such an attractive castle. Erected in 1911, this castle has survived an earthquake and stood a silent witness to a lot of local history. Today, travelers can not only tour it but also dine there at a noteworthy Italian restaurant.

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Hanging Temple, China

China’s Hanging Temple is an exceptional architectural wonder. This temple is built into an actual cliff close to Mount Heng in Shanxi Province. Constructed over 1500 years ago, it was built without the wooden pillars that presently appear to support it. The building was actually built by drilling a number of holes into the rock cliff. It includes a total of 40 rooms that are connected with several different passageways.

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Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain

Travel to Catalonia, for it is here that you will find the marvelous medieval village of Castellfollit de la Roca. It actually sits upon a Brobdingnagian basalt column. The majority of the homes and streets here are built out of volcanic rock. The once conventionally shaped village was expanded over a kilometer-long basalt configuration because of some incredible, unnamed force. The town’s main street now wanders around the entire community.  

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Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe, France

You can’t miss this charming chapel in Aiguilhe, not far from Le Puy-en-Velay. It is well over 1000 years old and was erected on an 85-meter-high volcanic plug in 969. The top of the plug has a diameter of 57 meters.

It was constructed to celebrate the return of Bishop Godescalc of Le Puy-en-Velay from the famous Pilgrimage of Saint James back in 951. In order to tour the chapel, one must climb 268 steps that were carved into the rock long ago. Dedicated to the Archangel Michael, the official patron saint of “mountaintops and other high places.” Veteran visitors say that hiking up those ancient steps gives you the feeling that you’re climbing “into the sky.”

Meteora, Greece

This remarkable rock formation is situated close to the town of Kalabaka. Since 1995, it has been an official UNESCO Heritage Site. It has been an official Greek holy place since then as well. This huge complex consists of gigantic natural rock pillars and rounded, hill-like boulders. Eastern Orthodox monasteries were built here centuries ago. Travelers in the know say it is a surreal landscape unlike any other on the planet.

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The Death Road, Bolivia

The (North) Yungas Road in Bolivia is also known as the “Death Road.” The treacherous thoroughfare through the Amazon rainforest can be distinctly dangerous mainly because reportedly “unprecedented climatic conditions” impact on the accessibility. The Interamerican Development Bank deigned it the “World’s Most Dangerous Road” in 1995. Approximately 300 people perished there every year prior to the construction of another road between Coroico and La Paz in 2006. Dangerous conditions on Death Road include extreme fog, hairpin turns, landslides, waterfalls, and more.

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Oymyakon, Russia

What is most dangerous here is the quantity and depth of the snow and ice! Russian winters are reputed to include extreme temperatures and climatic conditions that result in death. Because of this, Oymyakon is known as “the most dangerous place to visit in the world.” While the starkness there might have a beauty of its own, a stay here would not only be extremely uncomfortable but may even be difficult to survive. It is truly a no man’s land.  

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Snake Island, Brazil

It might not be in a dangerous location, but Snake Island is obviously unsafe! You will discover this infamous island roughly 40 kilometers off the sparkling coast of Brazil. Mind you, more recently, the Brazilian government has made it illegal for tourists to go there.  

Local sources report that more than one fisherman has died there “drowned in a pool of blood.” Their deaths were caused by the world’s deadliest serpent, the dreaded golden lancehead snake. Apparently, these snakes populate the insidious isle.

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Most islands are safe as a vacation destination or even a home. However, there are some islands that are not even safe to even go near whether it be because of the residents or a natural occurrence. To help you steer clear of danger, here are the top 10 most dangerous islands on the planet.

1. North Sentinel Island, Andaman Islands

North Sentinel Island is the home of the Sentinelese tribe. This tribe’s only weapons are spears and bows and arrows. The government of India, which controls the island, has deemed them the fiercest group of people on the planet.

Sea travel within five nautical miles is prohibited. The Indian government has also banned anyone from ever going within 3 miles (4.83 kilometers) of its shores. Following a 2000 tsunami, the authorities attempted an emergency food drop, but the mission was aborted after the helicopter was attacked.

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2. Ilha de Queimada Grande Island, Brazil

Indiana Jones would not like this place. The island of Ilha de Queimada Grande is also known as Snake Island for a reason. Located off the coast of Brazil, this small isle is only 43 hectares (106+ acres).

Experts estimate that there are approximately five golden lancehead viper snakes per square foot of the island. Lancehead snakes are reported to be responsible for more deaths than any other snake in both North and South America. To date, there’s no known antivenom so avoiding this place is a good idea.

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3.Papua, New Guinea

New Guinea is really a nice place to visit, but you sure wouldn’t want to be in Papua. Until 1974 the natives didn’t even know that people from other places weren’t members of rival tribes. These people live their lives in treehouses constructed roughly 140 feet high to avoid being attacked. Those who stumble into their territory are generally met with a rather long barbed arrow pointed at them until they turn themselves around and walk in the other direction. This tribe has a history of cannibalism and may still eat invaders.

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4. Gruinard Island, United Kingdom

People are no longer banned from Gruinard Island, but they still stay away from the place. Brit scientists were researching anthrax there in 1942. In the process, they transported 50 sheep to this remote isle off the Scottish mainland.

The sheep were bombed with anthrax. They all died within two weeks. It was not until afterwards that the scientists soon realized they could not remove the anthrax from the soil there. Thus, they put a 50-year ban on the isle. Three Russian aristocrats recently expressed an interest in purchasing it.

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5. Saba Island, Netherlands

Saba Island is situated only 20 miles away from St. Martin. Despite that proximity, Saba Island has been trashed by more storms in the past 150 years than any other location on the planet. The statisticians confirm that this place has been hit by no less than seven category five hurricanes and an additional 10 category three hurricanes.

Despite that, the residents of Saba Island continue to welcome travelers to their island. Just be sure to avoid visiting during hurricane season. (Oh! Did we mention place also has one of the world’s most dangerous airports?)

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6. Izu Islands, Japan

On the Izu Islands, the ever-present poisonous gases in the air are so strong that residents must carry gas masks with them. The moment the deadly gases rise to a dangerous level a special siren sounds to let everyone know they must immediately put on their gas masks. Scientists are not 100 percent certain but they believe these poisonous gases seep up through the earth and originate from a volcano beneath the island. The residents were evacuated in 2000 and all flights to this destination were canceled for over eight years.

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7. Bjornoya, Svalbard, Norway

This would be a hard place to grow enough food to sustain oneself because the land is too rocky. This is a difficult place to even moor a boat due to all the huge cliffs along the coastline. But what makes it dangerous is that a Soviet nuclear submarine sank roughly 100 nautical miles southwest of this spot in 1989 and leaked radioactive material into the water. This may have damaged the island’s soil too. Additionally, experts think that the development of the Snøhvit gas field has also forever altered the climate.

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8. Farallon Islands, USA

Some sources claim the USA buried approximately 47,500 55-gallon drums full of nuclear waste on the Farallon Islands not far from San Francisco , California. Government sources state the specific location of all the barrels is unknown but reports that a number of them were buried underwater around the islands. Scientists believe that finding and removing all of these barrels would actually do more damage than leaving them in the ground. What’s worse is that a US Naval ship that could have been radioactive was also buried close to these islands.

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9. Bouvet Island, Norway

Bouvet Island is located 1,1000 miles north of Antarctica. It’s the world’s most remote island. More than 93 percent of this 119-square-mile isle is always covered by a glacier.

Only six people live here and they work for the Norwegian Weather Service. They work there for two to four months at a time. In an emergency, help would be slow in arriving as there’s only one reliable place to moor a boat.

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10. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar

The Mergui Archipelago is made up of 800 small islands.
It’s situated between Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand. The islands are largely uninhabited.

The native Moken Tribe survives solely by fishing. They actually live on large wooden boats they consider their homes. Strangers who approach them will be greeted with a hail of fire arrows. Thus, the nearby governments recommend that tourists avoid the area. Sadly, the tribe is now struggling to survive but neither of the local governments is willing to aid them in acclimatizing to our modern society.

So beware! Not all natives are friendly. Not all islands are a paradise.

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