3. Varosha – Forbidden Place, Frozen In Time
Varosha is a ghost town. In the 1970s, this town was one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, home to 40,000 people. To go with the flow of all the new tourists, many high-rise buildings and hotels became available. Elizabeth Taylor and many other celebrities visited the town. The rich and famous flocked to its vibrant lifestyle and perfect beaches by the dozens.
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Now, many of the buildings are falling apart. Plants are taking root in walls and pavement. Sea turtles are nesting on its deserted beaches. Trees are sprouting through living rooms.
Varosha’s inhabitants fled during the Turkish invasion in 1974. The Turkish took control of the town, and it is still abandoned to this day.
No one from the public can step foot inside. The only people allowed access are Turkish military and United Nations’ staff. Soldiers must obey orders to shoot on-sight anyone who tries to breach its gates. No photos and movies allowed.
If you were to take a peek at the town now, you would see car dealerships still stocked with 1974 cars. A city frozen-in-time.
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