Varosha, Ghost town in Famagusta District, Cyprus.
The abandoned resort quarter of Famagusta extends along the Mediterranean coast with empty hotels and residential buildings standing against the shoreline.
The Turkish military operations in 1974 led to the evacuation of 39,000 Greek Cypriot residents, transforming this Mediterranean resort into an enclosed restricted zone.
The district contains numerous empty commercial establishments, including restaurants and shops that display clothing and items from the early 1970s.
Visitors can access certain parts of the area with a valid passport, though entering the deteriorating buildings remains prohibited for safety reasons.
Tables in restaurants remain set with plates and cutlery exactly as they were left in 1974 when residents departed in haste.
Location: Famagusta District
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 35.11083,33.95361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
These locations feature abandoned cities, industrial sites and historic places. Empty buildings, decaying streets and left-behind objects tell stories of former residents and their lives. The sites were abandoned for various reasons: industrial decline, natural disasters, military conflicts or economic changes led to their desertion. Today the buildings stand quiet while nature reclaims the grounds.
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