Varosha (Maraş) is legendary ghost town south of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus. Formerly the No. 1 tourism hub of Cyprus, it was abandoned in 1974 as the Greek Cypriot inhabitants went south, leaving property and livelihoods behind. 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. In 1984, a United

Varosha is a legendary ghost town south of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus. In the early 1970s, Famagusta was the top tourist destination in Cyprus. To cater to the increasing number of tourists, many new high-rise buildings and hotels were constructed. During its heyday, between 1970 and 1974, Varosha was one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and was a favorite destination of such celebrities as Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, and Brigitte Bardot. Before 1974, V

Varosha (Maraş) is a legendary ghost town south of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus. Formerly the No. 1 tourism hub of Cyprus, it was abandoned in 1974 as the Greek Cypriot inhabitants went south, leaving property and livelihoods behind. #Cyprus #Varosha #Famagusta #Maras #GhostTown #NorthCyprus #Turkey #History | Adam Norten

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