Famagusta, The Hostage Ghost City of Europe
A video report on the Ghost Town of Varosha, Famagusta Cyprus which was taken hostage by the Turkish Army in August 1974 and has been used as a bargaining counter since that date.
Inside the ghost town of Varosha, North Cyprus / Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta hayalet şehri Maraş'ın içinden
On October 8, 2020, part of the ghost town of Varosha (in Turkish Maraş) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was reopened to the public for the first time in 46 years. On Sunday, October 11, 2020, I went on a walkabout inside Varosha and filmed what I saw.
8 Ekim 2020 tarihinde Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyetinde bulunan ve hayalet şehri olarak bilinen Maraş'ın bir kısmı 46 yıl aradan sonra halka açıldı. 11 Ekım 2020 pazar gününde Maraş'ın içinde gezip, gördüklerimi video olarak çektim.
Ghost towns - Varosha, Cyprus
Varosha is a ghost town and a southern section of the Cypriot city of Famagusta. Prior to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, it was the modern tourist area of Famagusta. Its inhabitants fled during the invasion, when it came under Turkish control, and it has remained abandoned and under the occupation of the Turkish Armed Forces ever since. Entry is forbidden to the public. As of 2015, the city continues to be uninhabited with a population of 0.
In the early 1970s, Famagusta was one of the most popular beach holiday destinations in the world and was a favorite destination of the rich and famous. It was known for its sunny beaches, glamorous shopping and dining experiences, and excellent luxury hotels. But on July 20, 1974, at the height of the summer tourist season, the impending Turkish invasion suddenly drove all 39,000 inhabitants and hundreds of guests out of the city. Fearing a massacre, they fled and after a short battle, the city was taken by Turkish forces.
Turkey remains in de facto possession of the city despite a bill attempting to return it to Greek control. The city is now home to around 40,000 inhabitants. The Varosha quarter, which was the tourism center of the city, has remained abandoned since the Turkish government fenced it off immediately after the conflict.
Today, the district stands as a monument to what the world would look like without its human inhabitants. Tables are still set for breakfast, model 1970s cars still sit in their garages, and designer clothing still hangs on the racks of hastily abandoned shops. Nature has begun to take over, and many of the buildings are slowly collapsing, the cars rusting, the pavement cracking and overgrown with weeds.
The Varosha Quarter is only accessible to Turkish military forces, the occasional journalist, and UN officials. It is also being used by writers and scientists as an ongoing study of how cities fare after their inhabitants have disappeared.
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Ghost Town Varosha Famagusta | Only In Cyprus
Varosha is an abandoned southern quarter of the Cypriot city of Famagusta. Before 1974, it was the modern tourist area of the city. Its 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. As of 2021, the quarter continues to be uninhabited; buildings have decayed, and, in some cases, their contents have been looted over the years; some streets have been overgrown with vegetation; and the quarter is generally described as a ghost town. Entry is partly open to the public.
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Prior to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the city of Varosha had a population of 39,000. Following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus on 20 July 1974, the Greek Cypriot army withdrew its forces to Larnaca. The Turkish army advanced as far as the Green Line, which is the present day border between the two communities. Just hours before the Greek Cypriot and Turkish armies met in military combat on the streets of Famagusta, the entire population fled, fearing a massacre. Many refugees fled south to Paralimni, Dherynia, and Larnaca. Paralimni has since become the modern day capital of the Famagusta province.
When the Turkish Army gained control of the area during the invasion, they fenced it off and have since barred admittance to anyone except Turkish military and United Nations personnel. The people living in Varosha hoped to return to their home when the situation calmed down, but the resort was fenced off by the Turkish military.
The UN Security Council Resolution 550 of 1984 ordered for Varosha to be handed over to the administration of the United Nations, and was to be resettled by no other people than the inhabitants who were forced out. The Turkish state did not comply but has held Varosha as a bargaining chip ever since in the hope of persuading the people of Cyprus into accepting a settlement of the Cyprus issue on their terms.
One such settlement plan was the Annan Plan, which the vast majority of Greek Cypriots rejected as unfair. It provided for the return of Varosha to the original residents, but this never happened because the plan was rejected by Greek Cypriot voters in a referendum, as the overall plan was considered unacceptable. The UN Security Council Resolution 550 states that it considers attempts to settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants as inadmissible and calls for the transfer of this area to the administration of the United Nations. Since 1974, Turkey has forbidden entry to the district with the exception of the TSK personnel.
The European Court of Human Rights awarded between €100,000 and €8,000,000 to eight Greek Cypriots for being deprived of their homes and properties as a result of the 1974 invasion. The case was filed jointly by businessman Constantinos Lordos and others, with the principal judgement in the Lordos case dating back to November 2010. The court ruled that, in the case of eight of the applicants, Turkey had violated Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the European Convention on Human rights on the right of peaceful enjoyment of one's possessions, and in the case of seven of the applicants, Turkey had violated Article 8 on the right to respect for private and family life.
In the absence of human habitation and maintenance, buildings continue to decay. Nature is reclaiming the area, as metal corrodes, windows break, and plants work their roots into the walls and pavement. Sea turtles have been seen[by whom? nesting on the deserted beaches.
During the Cyprus Missile Crisis (1997-1998), the Turkish Cypriot leader, Rauf Denktash, threatened to take over Varosha if the Cypriot government didn't back down.
В 1970-х годах Фамагуста была основным туристическом центром на Кипре. В связи с растущим числом туристов в городе было построено много новых гостиниц и туристических объектов, и особенно много их появилось в Вароше. В период с 1970 по 1974 год город был на пике своей популярности и пользовался признанием многих известных особ того времени. Среди звёзд, которые его посетили, были Элизабет Тейлор, Ричард Бартон, Ракель Уэлч и Брижит Бардо. В Вароше размещалось много современных отелей, а на его улицах располагалось большое количество развлекательных учреждений, баров, ресторанов и ночных клубов.
20 июля 1974 году турецкая армия вторглась на Кипр в ответ на политический переворот в стране, а 15 августа того же года турки заняли Фамагусту. С тех пор Вароша обнесена забором, разграблена и попасть туда практически невозможно.
Закрытый квартал окружен легендами. В интернете есть масса красивых историй, что внутри есть магазины, заполненные одеждой, модной 38 лет назад, и пустые, но полностью оборудованные отели. На самом деле гвартал разграбили в первые же годы после закрытия, и сейчас там даже не осталось оконных рам, не говоря уже про одежду и автомобили. Вароша уже давно стала самым впечатляющим символом разделения острова, населенным призраками прошлого.
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Following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, on 20 July 1974 in response to a Greek-backed coup, the Greek Cypriot Army withdrew its forces to Larnaca. The Turkish Army advanced as far as the Green Line, which is the present day border between the two communities. Just hours before the Turkish Army and the Greek Cypriot Army met in military combat on the streets of Famagusta, the entire population, fearing a massacre, fled. Many refugees fled south to the towns of Paralimni, Deryneia, and Larnaca. Paralimni has since become the modern day capital of the Famagusta province in the Republic of Cyprus.
When the Turkish Army gained control of the area during the invasion, they fenced it off and have since barred admittance to anyone except Turkish military and United Nations personnel. The Annan Plan had provided for the return of Varosha to Greek Cypriot control, but this never happened, as the plan was rejected by Greek Cypriot voters.
The reason why Varosha is abandoned is due to the UN Security Council Resolution 550 (taken in 11 May 1984),[3] which in short states that: attempts to settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants as inadmissible. Since TRNC is not allowed to resettle the area and the area is under TRNC control, this situation led to the abandonment of the Varosha district.
Since 1974, entry to the district is forbidden with the exception of the TSK personnel and the students of the girls' dormitory in there.
As no one has inhabited the area and no repairs have been carried out, all of the buildings are slowly falling apart. Nature is reclaiming the area, as metal corrodes, windows break, and plants work their roots into the walls and pavement. Sea turtles have been seen nesting on the deserted beaches. Car dealerships are stocked with vintage 1974 models, and years following the abandonment, people claimed to have seen lightbulbs still burning in the windows of abandoned buildings.
Państwo, które nie istnieje [Cypr Północny - Turecka Republika Cypru Północnego]
Będąc w Nikozji wystarczy przejść 100 metrów, aby z europejskiej ulicy pełnej sieciówek przenieść się na turecki bazar, gdzie czas zatrzymał się kilkadziesiąt lat temu.
Zapraszam na podróż do niesamowitego kraju - Tureckiej Republiki Cypru Północnego.
Państwa, które uznawane jest wyłącznie przez Turcję. Pomimo nie do końca jasnej sytuacji geopolitycznej, Cypr Północny jest całkowicie przyjazny turystom.
Ludzie, klimat i historia stojąca za tym miejscem jest warta tego, by odwiedzić tą wciąż mało znaną część wyspy.
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In this Turkey travel vlog, we visit the abandoned village of Kayaköy, near Fethiye. This place was deserted in the 1920s due to the population exchange policy between Turkey and Greece. We also visit another ancient site in Fethiye, the Amyntas Rock Tombs or Lycian Rock Tombs, which are carved into the side of the mountains overlooking Fethiye and the ocean.
As well as learning about these historical places, we also tried some delicious Turkish Meze at a restaurant overlooking Fethiye.
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Famagusta Ghost Town Burning - TUNA Fishing .
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Вароша (Город-призрак) в Фамагусте на Кипре / Varosha is an abandoned the Cypriot city of Famagusta.
Вароша (город-призрак) на турецком Кипре... В 1974 году после захвата турками города, 16000 человек греков-киприотов по приказу покинули город за несколько часов, думали на 1-2 недели... которые длятся уже 42 года. Больше 100 отелей и 4 км великолепных пляжей стоят пустыми, заходить на территорию и снимать на фото-видео категорически запрещается!
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Varosha is an abandoned southern quarter of the Cypriot city of Famagusta. Prior to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, it was the modern tourist area of the city, and one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. Photography and Video Shooting forbidden
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Turkish Occupied Ghost Town of Famagusta in Cyprus (Part 2)
Turkish Occupied Ghost Town of Famagusta in Cyprus (Part 2)
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A visit around the perimeter of the fenced town of Varosha, Famagusta, Cyprus
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СЕВЕРНЫЙ КИПР. ГОРОД ПРИЗРАК ФАМАГУСТА
ЭТОТ ГОРОД ПРИЗРАК НАХОДИТСЯ НА ТЕРРИТОРИИ НЕПРИЗНАНОГО ГОСУДАРСТВА ТУРЕЦКАЯ РЕСПУБЛИКА СЕВЕРНЫЙ КИПР (ТРСК). ОДИН РАЙОН ГОРОДА ФАМАГУСТЫ - РАЙОН ВАРОША, С 1974 ГОДА ОКРУЖЕН КОЛЮЧЕЙ ПРОВОЛОКОЙ, ВНУТРИ НЕТ НИ ОДНОГО МИРНОГО ЖИТЕЛЯ, ТОЛЬКО ТУРЕЦКИЕ ВОЕННЫЕ. ВХОД (ВЪЕЗД) ТУДА РАЗРЕШЕН ТОЛЬКО ДЛЯ МИРОТВОРЦЕВ ООН.
КОГДА В ИЮЛЕ 1974 г. В ЕДИНОМ ТОГДА ГОСУДАРСТВЕ КИПР ПРОИЗОШЕЛ ВОЕННЫЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ ПЕРЕВОРОТ, СОВЕРШЕННЫЙ ГРЕЧЕСКИМИ НАЦИОНАЛИСТАМИ, МЕЧТАЮЩИМИ О ВОССОЕДИНЕНИИ С ГРЕЦИЕЙ И ИЗГНАНИИ ТУРЕЦКОГО НАСЕЛЕНИЯ С КИПРА, - ДЕЙСТВУЮЩИЙ ПРЕЗИДЕНТ МАКАРИОС БЫЛ ОТСТРАНЕН ОТ ВЛАСТИ. ТОГДА ТУРЕЦКАЯ АРМИЯ ОККУПИРОВАЛА СЕВЕРО-ВОСТОЧНУЮ ЧАСТЬ КИПРА ДЛЯ ЗАЩИТЫ ТУРКО-КИПРИОТОВ. ПОД ЭТУ ОККУПАЦИЮ ПОПАЛА И ВАРОША.
ДО ВОЙНЫ ЭТО БЫЛ ОДИН ИЗ САМЫХ КРАСИВЕЙШИХ И ДОРОГИХ КУРОРТОВ СРЕДИЗЕМНОМОРЬЯ, С МНОЖЕСТВОМ ПЯТИЗВЕЗДОЧНЫХ ОТЕЛЕЙ, БАРОВ, РЕСТОРАНОВ, НОЧНЫХ КЛУБОВ. РАЙОН ВАРОША ИМЕЛ СВОЮ МЕРИЮ, ЦЕРКВИ, ШКОЛЫ, КОЛЛЕДЖ, МУЗЕИ, ТЕАТРЫ... 4-Х КИЛОМЕТРОВАЯ ПОЛОСА КРАСИВЕЙШИХ ПЕСЧАНЫХ ПЛЯЖЕЙ ВОРОШИ ВДРУГ ОКАЗАЛАСЬ ЗА КОЛЮЧЕЙ ПРОВОЛОКОЙ.
ОТ ВОЕННЫХ ДЕЙСТВИЙ В ЭТОМ РАЙОНЕ ПОСТРАДАЛО ЗДАНИЕ ТОЛЬКО ОДНОЙ ГОСТИНИЦЫ, КУДА ПОПАЛ СНАРЯД. А ВСЕ ОСТАЛЬНЫЕ ЗДАНИЯ РАЗРУШЕНЫ И ПРОДОЛЖАЮТ РАЗРУШАТЬСЯ ПОД ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЕМ ПРИРОДЫ, А ТАКЖЕ ИЗ-ЗА ГРОМАДНЕЙШЕГО МАРОДЕРСТВА ТУРЕЦКИХ СОЛДАТ И МЕСТНОГО ТУРЕЦКОГО НАСЕЛЕНИЯ. ДО ВОЙНЫ 1974 г. В РАЙОНЕ ВАРОША БЫЛО ОКОЛО 100 ОТЕЛЕЙ И ЖИЛЫХ ПОМЕЩЕНИЙ, НЕ СЧИТАЯ БАНКИ, МАГАЗИНЫ, ТЕАТРЫ, РЕСТОРАНЫ, ЦЕРКВИ, МУЗЕЙ ИКОН...ВСЕ ЭТО НАГЛЫМ ОБРАЗОМ РАЗВОРОВАНО, РАЗБИТО И УНИЧТОЖЕНО...
В 1984г. СОВЕТ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ ООН ПРИНЯЛ РЕЗОЛЮЦИЮ, СОГЛАСНО КОТОРОЙ НЕДОПУСТИМЫ ПОПЫТКИ ЗАСЕЛЕНИЯ ЛЮБОЙ ЧАСТИ РАЙОНА ВАРОША КЕМ-ЛИБО, КРОМЕ ЕЕ БЫВШИХ ЖИТЕЛЕЙ ИЛИ ИХ ПОТОМКОВ.
ТУРКИ НЕ ОТДАЮТ ЭТУ ЗАХВАЧЕННУЮ ТЕРРИТОРИЮ ГРЕКАМ-КИПРИОТАМ И САМИ НЕ МОГУТ ТАМ ПРОЖИВАТЬ... И НЕКОГДА БОГАТЕЙШИЙ И КРАСИВЕЙШИЙ КУРОРТ СРЕДИЗЕМНОМОРЬЯ, А НЫНЧЕ ГОРОД ПРИЗРАК, ПРИВЛЕКАЕТ СВОИМ СТРАШНЫМ ВИДOМ ЖЕЛАЮЩИХ ПОГЛАЗЕТЬ ТУРИСТОВ...
В ЭТОМ ПЛЕЙЛИСТЕ ВЫ МОЖЕТЕ ПОСМОТРЕТЬ И ДРУГИЕ МОИ ВИДЕО О ФАМАГУСТЕ И СЕВЕРНОМ КИПРЕ
А В ЭТОМ ПЛЕЙЛИСТЕ ВЫ МОЖЕТЕ УВИДЕТЬ МОИ ВИДЕО О ЖИЗНИ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ КИПР (ЮЖНОЙ ЧАСТИ КИПРА)
На моем канале можно увидеть также красивые цветы и деревья Кипра и пошаговые уроки по украшению блюд.
ЦВЕТЫ И ДЕРЕВЬЯ КИПРА
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СПАСИБО ЗА ПРОСМОТР! ПОДПИСЫВАЙТЕСЬ НА МОЙ КАНАЛ И СМОТРИТЕ И ДРУГИЕ ИНТЕРЕСНЫЕ ВИДЕО.
НА МОЕМ КАНАЛЕ ВЫ ТАКЖЕ МОЖЕТЕ ПОСМОТРЕТЬ И ДРУГИЕ ВИДЕО В ЭТИХ ПЛЕЙЛИСТАХ:
НАШИ ДЕВИЧНИКИ НА КИПРЕ
УКРАШЕНИЯ БЛЮД
ЦВЕТЫ И ДЕРЕВЬЯ НА КИПРЕ
МОИ ПУТЕШЕСТВИЯ ВО ВРЕМЯ КРУИЗОВ
ИНТЕРЕСНОЕ НА КИПРЕ
СВЯТЫЕ МЕСТА КИПРА
СЕВЕРНЫЙ КИПР
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