Varosha (Greek: Βαρώσια, romanized: Varósia, locally; Turkish: Maraş or Kapalı Maraş [2] [3]) is the southern quarter of Famagusta, a de jure territory of Cyprus, currently under the control of …

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.

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 …

Varosha in Cyprus was abandoned after the Turkish invasion of 1974 and has become a ghost town, a chilling reminder of the war that divided the island

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 was a mesmerizing town situated in Famagusta district of North Cyprus. But what made this town abandoned? Know story and shocking facts of Cyprus here..

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.

Jun 24, 2024 · Varosha, once a star-studded holiday hotspot favored by Hollywood stars like Elizabeth Taylor, has transformed into a dark tourism destination after being abandoned and …

Mar 4, 2025 · Discover Varosha, the abandoned city in Cyprus, once a thriving resort now frozen in time. Learn its history, current status, and how to visit

Aug 26, 2020 · Forbidden to the public ever since the 1974 division of the Mediterranean island, the Varosha resort in Famagusta hopes to attract visitors like in its heyday.