Secret rooms in old houses. Secret rooms of our dreams
Dark corridors, secret rooms hidden behind bookshelves, cellars hiding antiquities... Stories are full of secrets and doorways hidden from human eyes, but real life less interesting, right? It turns out that it is very interesting. It hides no less secrets and rooms hidden behind the walls, even in those places that we seem to know everything about.
Behind the wall, a man found several valuable stained-glass windows in his house that had been hidden there for many years. Giuseppe Cadili and Italian couple Valeria Giarrusso bought a lovely apartment a few meters from Palermo Palace in Rome. Eight years later, when they decided to start remodeling, they were stunned to find a small corner full of Arabic texts behind a tapestry. According to one expert, it was a small change that was built by the first owner of the place.
This particular object was found by a man in the attic of his house. When he decided to sell the figure, it turned out to be of incalculable value, so much so that it reached several million dollars at auction. John and Ann Darwin planned to scam their insurance company. To do this, they decided to build a hidden room in their house and pretended that John, who is hiding in this room, had to hide in this room in order to collect the insurance money. 5 years after the scam, the couple was discovered when they were photographed on one of their trips around the world.
Walt Disney World is the most magical place on earth, and like all magical places, it is full of secrets. Most of Disneyland's secrets are best left undiscovered so as not to ruin the magic. It is not worth knowing what is hidden in the tunnels and who is hiding under the suits. But some secrets are delightful and almost as good as the fairy tales themselves and the cartoons based on them. For example, Cinderella's secret room.
Corn from 40 years old
Today, this couple is in prison, and their home supports this strange room. Maybe it doesn't have of great importance but a man found in his house glass jar with 40 year old corn. What would you do with this strange find? Not all discoveries are as good as the previous ones. Jason and Kerry Brown bought a small house in South Carolina for $000. While inspecting the house, they found a gruesome note from the previous owners in a hidden hallway behind a bookcase. The note explains that they left the place because the house was covered in a toxic mold that caused serious illness for their children.
Imagine Cinderella's castle. It has a room with comfortable beds, a soft sofa, a jacuzzi, stained glass windows and a gilded fireplace. And in this room you can stay overnight with the whole family, and for free. True, there is one "but". You cannot book it and get inside until a park employee chooses you from the crowd of visitors and offers to spend the night in the castle.
Archie Graham-Palmer always lived with his parents in the mansion that was built. The building was as old as the big one, so some of its rooms were completely closed off. When Archie took possession of the property, he decided to do a thorough search of the house, as there were no children in his house, and to his surprise, they found an abandoned kitchen at the bottom of a huge residence.
Painting by Norman Rockwell
The couple were surprised to find an artifact from over 000 years ago under their home. When Don Jr. and Dave Trachte inherited their father's house, they noticed that there was a wall when they looked around the area, they discovered a secret room with a picture of Norman Rockwell. They explain that when his father divorced, he decided to hide the valuable painting and give his ex-wife a copy without his knowledge. The painting was purchased by the father for $900 and they managed to sell it for $4 million.
The Vatican City is an ancient place full of secrets. Firstly, there are the secret archives of the Pope, which can only be accessed with the written permission of the pontiff. As near Paris, near Rome there is a huge City of dead- catacombs that are not so easy to visit. In fact, a huge cemetery is hiding under the Vatican! Presumably, the very first Pope, the Apostle Peter, is buried there. The necropolis does not perfectly coincide with the modern territory of the Vatican, but they intersect, and this is enough to walk along the graves of the saints.
And you, what do you think about it?
We show you tunnels, corridors or secret rooms that are in the most famous buildings and historical monuments of the world and which you probably did not know. The best part is that some of them can be visited. Gustave Eiffel was a French civil engineer who was in charge of the project eiffel tower.
At the top of this tower, 300 meters high, there were other rooms such as laboratories for conducting experiments and a small apartment reserved for Gustave Eiffel, in which he received guests, the most famous of which were Thomas Edison. Currently, the apartment is open to visitors, retains the atmosphere of the time and some mannequins representing prominent characters who came.
Paris is a city of light, love and romance. This magnificent place is full of history and art, and it is also the home of the Eiffel Tower - one of the most famous, iconic buildings in the world. And at the top of the tower are apartments that excite envy in any person.
Only one person lived there - the one who created the Eiffel Tower, the architect Gustave Eiffel. He had his own small apartment, for which many important and rich people were ready to offer their souls. But no matter how much money and power people offered to Eiffel, he did not sell or rent his apartment.
In addition, there is a bunker in the bowels, intended for military use during the First World War, and today stores air conditioning equipment and an engine room that hydraulically controls the elevators. On this famous mountain in South Dakota, the faces of four presidents of the United States are sculpted in stone. Very few people know that there is a secret chamber.
The small room has its entrance behind the figure of Abraham Lincoln, and its construction is not completely finished. This mysterious place was designed as a "Hall of Records" and inside a titanium box protects important historical documents of this country. 
Roosevelt suffered from polio, and for this reason he moved to wheelchair. In order to move with more security and privacy, he began using a "secret" platform that existed before the construction of a hotel underneath. It was originally used to serve the railway station, then it became the private platform of the aforementioned president, and it was not until the 1980s that it was reopened.
This does not mean at all that he was stingy with invitations, he often hosted other famous geniuses there, including Thomas Edison. The apartment is still not rentable, but you can at least, visit these mysterious apartments.
Hidden behind Abraham Lincoln's head is a room designed to house the entire history of America. Today this room is locked and hidden. Unfortunately, due to the treacherously unreliable breed, tourists are not allowed to go to the apartments.
Today, the platform has fallen into disuse and is abandoned, turning the site into an authentic "ghost station". Every year, over four million people visit the Colosseum in Rome, but few of them know the system of corridors and underground tunnels that this impressive building hides.
At that time, slaves and animals such as elephants, lions, panthers and tigers served in the bowels, all of which were raised onto the sand by a complex system of pulleys. There are currently guided tours, including underground ones. To visit the Statue of Liberty, you need to take a ferry from New York to Liberty Island. Currently, you can go to the base of the statue or go up to the observation deck, which is located at the crown of the statue, and get an incredible view of the city.
It was in this room that the creator of the Mount Rushmore Project began his chronicling activity. He began to document the entire history of the United States, but died before finishing what he started. After Gutzon Borglum's death, others completed his endeavor, sealing the room afterwards.
There is a large white arch in Washington Square Park in New York. Most people are aware of its existence, some have even seen it. However, few people are aware of the secret room hidden in this archway. In addition, this secret room even has access to the roof of the structure.
It so happened that during World War I a nearby explosion damaged the view and was closed to the public. However, it is possible to look through the live webcam at the perspective from the torch. The Empire State Building is one of the most iconic and touristic buildings in New York and the world. Your visitors can choose to climb one of two viewing platforms to enjoy a 360° view, from the 86th floor or But there is a third one, on the 103rd floor, which is not open to the public.
Exit to the roof of the arch is like a fabulous adventure. First you must find a small door, it is smaller than the usual one. Once inside, you need to go through a narrow tunnel, at the end of which there is a narrow metal spiral staircase, just like in Gothic novels. It leads to the attic, from where you can get to the roof, where you can see a beautiful view of the Empire State Building.
The observation deck on the 103rd floor is reserved for special occasions and personalities and does not have the same security measures as the other two platforms. In addition, its access is via stairs as the elevators reach the floor. Both warm and graduated, she offers accommodation in her independent studio, which is suitable for both romantic getaways and family outings. Basement set under stone vaults, on the 5th floor overlooking the rooftops of Paris from a wonderful green setting, discover the home that houses this extraordinary space.
Unfortunately, today there is almost no chance to get into the attic, and the creepy staircase is not to blame. The room set up to serve the arch was locked today, but you can look for the door, just out of curiosity.
Theme parks are full of mysteries and secret rooms, but most of them are built for park workers. As long as they walk through the tunnels away from the eyes of the public, magic remains magic. In other words, almost all the secret rooms you will see in the Universal Studios park are pretty boring: they are full of workers and equipment. But there is a secret room at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Who would doubt that! An entire book in the series has been written about it.
Mezzanine and unique objects
The studio consists, in addition to the main bedroom and bathroom, a mezzanine and part of the "living room". This space is large enough to accommodate a family. It is practical, bright and airy, has a high ceiling. The finishes are neat thanks to unique pieces such as these candles by a young designer from the Netherlands.
Quiet room with bathroom
Guests will appreciate the traditional flooring and beautiful wooden staircase. 2 - Inheritance. Made from wood that has a history, each of the young Dutch designer Maarten Morest's objects is unique. The room overlooks the inner courtyard, quiet and far from the Parisian streets of Tulmut. The bathroom has a decidedly Mediterranean style.
True, there is no basilisk, no ghost, no Phoenix in this room. And it’s not magical at all, it’s just secret, and not everyone gets there. The fact is that at Hogwarts, a roller coaster ride around the castle, known as "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," is popular. After the slides, a considerable number of people feel unwell and struggle with nausea. The owners of the studio are not very happy when guests are unable to contain the urge to vomit in the territory of their brainchild, so the organizers of the theme park have allocated a secret room for those who need to recover after a trip. In the room they will offer you water, let you rest and even help you change clothes if you still get sick on the slides.
IN recent months in Sofia and some major cities in the country, a real quiet revolution is taking place. In recent months, the popularity of the so-called weekend rooms. If until almost a year ago the numbers in Bulgaria could be counted on the fingers of one hand, today they are more than in the project. There are 20 more rooms, which means that next year the capital will become one of the cities in Europe where the majority are very similar rooms per capita.
If you've ever wanted to be the protagonist of an adventure saga, thriller or crime series while still having the experience of being on a reality TV show and looking for fun or a challenge, room escape is your place. The rules are simple: they lock you in a room where you are "closed" for 60 minutes from the outside world and become the main characters in a parallel reality plot where there are secrets and mysteries. What players want is to look for messages and clues, hidden objects, secret compartments and solve puzzles.
What is the secret in the fact that the pyramids are full of secrets and halls that cannot be reached, you ask and you will be right. The very essence of the pyramids is that they were built for the very purpose of hiding secrets and not revealing them until the end of time.
Apparently, the pyramids have rooms with highest level secrets that scientists were not even aware of. By using the latest technologies today, researchers can look at the design of the pyramids without opening them and create detailed map ancient burials.
There are "unexpected" occurrences, surprises and twists in the storylines. The game can be played by two to five people. An illustrative example of the development of gambling halls in the country is the forthcoming creation of an association. There are no exact statistics, but the likely number of people in permanently playing teams currently ranges from 4 to 5,000 people. There is also talk of avoidant tourism, in which real obsessed tourists travel not only in other cities of the country, but also abroad.
The risk of wanting to become the proud owner of a secret room after playing once is small. Although they have nothing to do with their owners, they share a similar path and share general conclusion about how this is probably the only business where competition is a must - no one is interested in repeating the plot and puzzles of other rooms as they risk losing customers. This leads to an almost absurd situation in which competitors think of each other. Ivan, Svetla and Kiro from room 66 realized about the rooms on a trip to Asia.
It turned out that in the pyramid of Cheops there is a secret hall 120 meters high - the largest hall ever discovered in the pyramids. It's not the only secret room, just the biggest one. It is not known what else can be discovered with these new technologies.
Secret floor of the Empire State Building
Some buildings have secret passages, some have secret flights of stairs or cellars. Some have secret rooms, halls, and attics. And then there is the Empire State Building, a symbol of New York and a majestic building for which a simple room would simply not be enough. That is why a whole floor hid in the iconic building. This is really secret place capitalized! And from a great height.
The entire 103rd floor of the Empire State Building is kept secret and cannot be accessed without a special invitation. This is not a massive floor as it is located at the top of the building. That is why the view from the windows more than compensates for the lack of space. The room is surrounded by a narrow terrace, on which only a low balustrade, not reaching even to the knees, separates you from falling.
Of course, the view from this floor is hard to imagine and, unfortunately, there is no way for mere mortals to go there. Only celebrities and influential people can climb the 103rd floor of the Empire State Building. If you ever decide to sell your soul to the devil for money, power and fame, you might have a chance to look down on the city that never sleeps from the highest accessible point of its main building.
Of course, since childhood, no best place for a person, like a home. But sometimes this is not enough. From time to time, everyone wants to hide from everyone, to be alone, in their "secret" shelter.
And this does not go away completely over the years, sometimes on the contrary, such a need intensifies. So why not arrange something like a secret room in your house?
It can be placed literally anywhere in the house, hiding behind a bookshelf or under a flight of stairs, or even behind a false wall. This is quite real, almost regardless of the size of the living space. Take a look at this collection of ideas for furnishing such a "refuge".
1. House for the family with a secret room
This small house in the town of Lake Wenatchee, Washington, is designed for permanent residence of two to fifteen people. What solution can be found here? Here is a disguised room with sofas and a bunch of electronics for hangouts and pajama parties.
2. Tiny house
At first glance, you might think that there is nothing above the bookshelf. However, if you go up the stairs, you will see a small intimate corner, which can be an ideal refuge for those who like to wallow alone with a book in their hands.
3. House with a secret
This home, located in Steamboat Spring, Colorado, looks like a completely ordinary house, but just push a pretty bookshelf made of natural solid alder and another previously undiscovered room opens up behind it.
4. home office hidden behind a bookcase
It is only for the sake of importance that it is called the office. But on the other hand, it creates the illusion of an isolated space where you can work quietly and alone.
5. Secluded dwelling "on the hill"
If the feeling of anxiety and stress has become too frequent, it may be worth thinking about arranging such a corner for recovery classes yoga. Cunningly hidden from the surrounding chaos, it can become an ideal space for finding peace and inner harmony.
6. Interior "The Dwell on Despard"
A massive bookshelf forms a magnificent doorway for a secret room. In this case, powerful beams serve as a support, creating a reliable supporting structure.
7. Residential apartments on Harrison street
Why, instead of hiding a single room behind a secret door, not make it a passage to another part of the house?
8 Collector's Secret Hideout
Do you have a special collection that you want to keep private or only show to a select few? It can be hidden behind a classic bookshelf for easy access.
9. Interior by designer Sophie Azuau
Need a private room? Here is a sample interior for such a room, connected to the bedroom and combined with the surrounding space with a single style of decoration.
10. House behind bookshelves
Located near the wine cellar, this secret room is hidden behind bookshelves. You can get into it simply by opening one of them as a door. Simple, but at the same time very functional.
11. Playhouse in a city apartment
In a city apartment, as a rule, there is not enough space. Such a hidden playroom for children - perfect solution Problems.
12. Secret reading nook
This secret reading nook with cozy carpeted flooring looks extraordinarily inviting. It is a pity that for many of us it may be cramped.
13. Secret bar behind the bookshelf
If you sometimes want to drink something without interrupting the enjoyment of your favorite book, why not arrange a small bar behind a movable bookshelf in the living room.
14. Interior of the lower floor in the style of "prairie"
Does it look like a typical kitchen interior? Not certainly in that way. By pushing one of the lockers, you can find yourself in another room hidden from view.
15. Dunald's Residence
If the house has a space under the stairwell, why not turn it into a room for children's games. It will be something like their own club.
16. Interior "High Line"
Some people feel uncomfortable when they workplace located in a large room. This isolated "study" will help you concentrate, and besides, everything you need will definitely be at hand.
17. Riverton-Ewell interior 
To get into this secret room, you must first take a closer look at the bunk bed. There is a special ladder leading to a small cozy room under the very roof.
18. Home idea from Fabiana and Rocco
This is a great solution for those who find it tiring to make their bed before bed every day. The sleeping area simply hides behind a discreet door - and the problem is solved.
19. Interior of the kitchen "La Castille"
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary kitchen cabinet door. However, behind it opens a very spacious storage room. Great idea to keep the tastiest out of sight of overly curious guests.
20. Alameda home office
Here's another one good example dividing the space of the house into working and living areas. As always, the bookshelf serves as a door to separate room equipped with two full-fledged workplaces.
