Varosha was the Greek quarter of Famagusta. It used to be a vibrant city where Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots worked side by side happily. The hotel Was built to manage tourist traffic. In all there were 36 hotels which accounted for half of the bed spaces in Cyprus. Famagusta, including nurseries, museums and art galleries. Were the primary, secondary and private schools.
It was an ideal location geographically for traders from Europe to the Middle East. It is a busy port, the imported and exported goods for the city. Banking, insurance and shipping agencies flourished in this vibrant location. Contemporary boutiques, shops, cinemas and night clubs plant.
Famagusta was the right place, until the Turkish army invaded in August of 1974. They respond to Greek Cypriot coup where people in Varosha fled. They did not even to take their clothes and belongings. It is still a car dealership has brand new cars in 1974.
Varosha is now known as Cyprus ghost town only reptiles and rats live; the buildings and metal rusting. Empty buildings have been looted and roads cracking during the warm sun. Flora recover this small town.
Although Turkish and UN troops patrol what used to be Famagusta, one can visit. Keep in mind that there is no entrance of it used to be the Varosha. You can have access to the circumference, and some of the beach front. No pictures are allowed and cameras will be confiscated if you try to use one. It can even be arrested for trying.
These two sites have become a symbol of the Cyprus conflict. Famagusta is displayed on the World Monuments Fund's watch list of 100 most endangered sites. If you want to visit Cyprus ghost town, they should do it soon.
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