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Varosha, as seen from outside the military fence Abandoned hotels in Varosha Varosha viewed from Paralimni in 2017.. 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 Northern Cyprus.
Famagusta's old Cathedral (Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque) in the 1970s. From independence in 1960 to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus of 1974, Famagusta developed toward the south west of Varosha as a well-known entertainment and tourist centre. The contribution of Famagusta to the country's economic activity by 1974 far exceeded its proportional ...
The ghost town of Varosha, Cyprus. ... Varosha was once the modern tourist area of the city of Famagusta. ... Bojayá is a ghost town and though plans have been made ...
Achna (Greek: Άχνα; Turkish: Düzce) is an abandoned village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus. It is just north of the Buffer Zone and it is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. After the 1974 Turkish invasion, its displaced inhabitants built a new village nearby.
Deryneia (Greek: Δερύνεια; Turkish: Derinya) is a large village in the island of Cyprus. It is located on the east side of the island, 2 km (1 mi) south of the city of Famagusta. The population of the village is 5,758 (October 2011 census) and it consists of a municipality since 1994. The current mayor is Andros Karayiannis.
He then travels across Europe to Cyprus, where he tries to sneak in to Famagusta, a walled off ghost city. 6 "Southeast Asia" 20 July 2018 () At a Phnom ...
A Show of Affection. When it isn’t trying to mind-control you with its stare, your cat might just be showing you some affection. Looking at you intently with a long, unblinking stare is one of ...
It is at the southern end of Famagusta Bay. It is visited by tourists for its natural environment, and is a protected coastal nature park. [citation needed] From the high points on the cliff that rests at the cape one can view out to sea. According to local legend, it is also the home of the Ayia Napa sea monster.