The most amazing tunnels in the world

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Rail tunnels, road tunnels, underground passageways, and subways... These long, narrow, man-made marvels of civil engineering are a vital part of everyday infrastructure. But tunnels can also be formed naturally, enhancing the landscape with beautiful and fascinating landmarks.

 

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Norway - Norway's fabulously illuminated Laerdalstunnelen is the longest road tunnel in the world. At nearly 25 km (15.5 mi) long, the colorful tunnel connects the municipalities of Lærdal and Aurland.

 

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Hungary - Framed in the entrance of the Buda Castle Tunnel at sunrise is Budapest's landmark Szechenyi Chain Bridge and Gresham Palace.

 

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Iceland - The magical Ice Cave Tunnel carved into Iceland's massive Langjökull Glacier allows visitors to appreciate one of the country's greatest natural wonders.

 

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USA - The stunning Rainbow of Lights tunnel greets passengers heading for Detroit airport's McNamara Terminal.

 

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Ukraine - Seeking romance? Head for the beautiful tree-lined tunnel of love, in fact a railway line near Klevan surrounded by lush, green arches where couples often take walks.

 

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China - One of the region's most exciting visitor attractions, the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel in Shanghai is a veritable psychedelic tourist trap. Enjoy your trip!

 

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England -

The foot tunnel into King's Cross tube (metro) station in London.

 

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China - Carved along the side and through the Taihang Mountains, the Guoliang Tunnel was created without modern power tools. Instead, villagers undertook its construction using mainly hammers and chisels.

 

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USA -

The 506-m (1,659-ft) Donner Pass Summit Tunnel in California was in service from 1868 to 1993. This image is a digital composite with the tracks restored.

 

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Japan - The exquisite Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine in Kyoto features many rows of tori gates (pictured). Nearly 1,000 tori gates decorate the shrine's main path.

 

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Japan - The exquisite Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine in Kyoto features many rows of tori gates (pictured). Nearly 1,000 tori gates decorate the shrine's main path.

Even companies also make donations to make these gates

 

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USA -

The minimalist interior of the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City.

 

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England - The players' tunnel at Stamford Bridge stadium, home to London's Chelsea soccer club.

 

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USA -

Look carefully. The Mount Rushmore Monument can be seen at the end of this tunnel on the Iron Mountain Road (US 16A) in South Dakota.

 

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France -

The Canal de Bourgogne (Burgundy Canal) at Pouilly-en-Auxois passes through a tunnel that is 3,333 m (10,935 ft) long.

 

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Portugal -

The interior of the mighty 18th-century Águas Livres Aqueduct in Lisbon.

 

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USA -

The Ocean Voyager exhibit tunnel at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

 

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USA -

The Harbor Tunnel in Baltimore, which carries I-895.

 

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Japan -

Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is an expressway that's made up of a bridge–tunnel combination. Connecting Kawasaki City with Kisarazu City, the Aqua-Line transforms from a tunnel to a bridge on Umihotaru Island.