10 Most Insanely Protected Homes On Earth

1. Ryongsong Residence (Residence No. 55)

Ryongsong Residence

So protected is the Ryongsong Residence, otherwise known as Residence No. 55, in North Korea that even getting a clear image of the place is a challenge. Though Google Earth will have to do for now, even aerial pics of the compound show how vast and isolated from the public eye it is.

North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un ensured his home was surrounded by an electric fence, a platoon of armed guards and a sizeable mine field to deter unwanted visitors. On top of that, underground tunnels connect the place to other important (and equally as private) houses in the Northern region of the country; for example, one such tunnel leads to Chanyoung House.

Sturdy iron rods with lead-coated concrete are specifically inserted into each wall so the house can deflect a nuclear bomb blast. Think about that for a second, then realise all this comes before a widespread security network of cameras and alarms are even mentioned.

What other insanely protected homes do you know of? Let us know down in the comments section below!

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