Varosha, Famagusta - Wikipedia
Before 1974, Varosha was the modern tourist area of the Famagusta city. Its Greek Cypriot inhabitants fled during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, when the city of Famagusta came under Turkish control, and it has remained abandoned ever since.
Inside a Forbidden and Controversial Abandoned Cyprus Ghost Town ...
Jun 15, 2023 · After Turkey took control of northern Cyprus in the 1970s, the resort town Varosha was left empty. Residents and tourists planned to return, but the resort was fenced off and remained so for...
The Curious Case of a Cyprus Ghost Town - U.S. News & World …
Nov 9, 2023 · Journalists walk past partially collapsed abandoned buildings during an organized tour of Varosha, a seaside community in Famagusta, Cyprus, on June 19, 2023. The Turkish military invaded...
Varosha: Turkey reopens deserted Cyprus resort but tourists will wait - BBC
Oct 8, 2020 · Varosha was Cyprus's own Riviera until conflict split the island in two in 1974 and the resort's Greek-Cypriot community fled, leaving a ghost town. But on Thursday Turkey's military took...
The Second Death of Cyprus’ Ghost Town of Varosha
Jul 5, 2021 · Varosha is an abandoned southern quarter of the Cypriot town of Famagusta, whose inhabitants fled during the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. The town came under Turkish occupation, and it has remained abandoned ever since.
Visit Varosha, The Ghost Town – Ultimate Travel Guide 2024
Oct 24, 2023 · Find out how to get to the abandoned town Varosha from Famagusta, where to rent a bicycle, how much it costs and how much time you need to explore. Is it safe to visit Varosha? Can you drive a car inside Varosha? We tell you our experience and everything you need to know to independently […]
A Visit to Varosha: The Abandoned Ghost City of Cyprus
Jun 21, 2013 · Ostensibly, Famagusta may seem like an unlikely place for a ghost town with its pristine beaches and popular tourist centres. But the beautiful East Cypriot coast has been torn apart by war, the city of Varosha a surreal relic of the conflict, frozen in time.
Ghost Town Famagusta - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go …
Once a thriving resort and seaside town, the ghost town of Varosha has sat abandoned since the 1970s. While you're not allowed to enter the fenced-off areas, you can still have a stroll or bike ride around the area to explore the deserted buildings and rubble—a time capsule of what was once the most glamorous spot in Cyprus.
Exploring the Abandoned City of Varosha, Famagusta
Jun 27, 2021 · Below I will show you Famagusta–more specifically the neighborhood of Varosha –from the outside, and then from the inside. I’ll also explain how to visit yourself. Soon the text will disappear and you’ll see all the photos – hang with me.
Varosha: The abandoned tourist resort - BBC News
Jan 14, 2014 · Varosha is the booming Cyprus tourist resort abandoned after the events of 1974 - now former residents dream of turning it into an eco-city.