Burlington In The United Kingdom
Underground shelters during times of war are fairly common, and these types of locations can be found in many cities across the world. In the United Kingdom, specifically in Burlington, the government commissioned a shelter at the height of the Cold War. This would eventually become an underground city spanning 35 acres and including streets, canteens and even housing key members of the government. It was said that the city was a contingency plan for the Royal Family in the event of a nuclear war breaking out. Declassified in 2004, this would be the first formal confirmation of its existence, 13 years after the Cold war ended.
Burlington In The United Kingdom
Montreal In Canada
While it’s possible to see underground shopping malls all over the world, and they may not be viewed as underground cities per se, there’s one specific one in Montreal in Canada that is unique because of the way it was designed. Titled ‘La ville souterraine’ in French, but known as ‘The Underground City’ in English, this mall consists of interconnected complexes that span a vast region both above and below ground. As a result of its size, it plays home to hundreds of restaurants, apartments, museums, an arena and even a university! If you’re planning a visit to Canada soon, pop over to this national treasure along the way.
Montreal In Canada
