Famagusta, Cyprus
From series “Abandoned Places of the Earth with Distinct Marks of Civilization”
One of the world's most famous ghost town of Famagusta is located in Cyprus. Today, it’s difficult to imagine that a few years ago this place has been a popular holiday destination for thousands of tourists. The popular resort town once completely emptied because of the war between Greece and Turkey. By some quirk of fate, the city was on the border between the two rival states. Today, it is fenced with a barbed wire. For many years, the two countries can not come to an agreement about one that has to own a former resort town.
Over the years, the city was completely looted. Almost all the buildings on its territory can not be reversed. An access to the city is strictly prohibited and may be life-threatening, because military forces are constantly watching the disputed territory. Modern travelers have an opportunity to admire the town only from behind the barbed wire. Famagusta is quite a big city. The first mention of it dates back to 3 century BC. Once, there was a small village of fishermen. Its golden age occurred in the period from 1960 to 1970.
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ATM bankomat: 'Türkiye İş Bankası Bankamatik' located in 0.01 km (
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Car rental office: 'Komtur Rent A Car' is located in 0.2 km (
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Fuel station: 'Canova Petrol' in 0.29 km
Supermarket: 'Barış Market' in 0.15 km
Parking: 'Otopark' in 0.52 km
Apotheek: 'Petek Eczanesi' in 0.08 km
Police station: 'Polis Karakolu' in 1.05 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Arıkan Restoran' in 0.1 km
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