Tunnels in popular culture
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Mysterious tunnels or "secret passages" are a common element of the local folklore tradition in Europe. Such tunnels are said to physically link prominent places such as country houses, castles, churches, ancient monuments and other, often medieval, buildings.
The Lugton Water and Eglinton Castle in Scotland. A "vowt", passing under two rivers, is said to link the castle with Kilwinning Abbey.
One of the entrances to the Cleeves Cove cave system in Scotland, known as the Elfhame
Inside the main chamber of Halliggye Fogou, Trelowarren, Cornwall
Canyon passage in Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave
Secret passage
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Secret passages, also commonly referred to as hidden passages or secret tunnels, are hidden routes used for stealthy travel, escape, or movement of people and goods. They are sometimes inside buildings leading to secret rooms.
View inside the Passetto, the secret passage between Vatican City and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy
A secret passage in Bran Castle, a 14th-century fortress in Romania.
A trapdoor on the jungle floor leads down into the Củ Chi tunnels. Closed and camouflaged, it is virtually undetectable.
The camouflaged trap door, now open.