#28: Varosha

Before 1974, Varosha was a bustling beach resort in Cyprus, attracting celebrities like Brigitte Bardot and Elizabeth Taylor with its glamorous appeal. However, following the Turkish invasion prompted by Greek-Cypriot tensions, Varosha was abandoned and has remained deserted ever since.

Once a symbol of luxury and leisure, it is now a ghost town, frozen in time. Entry into Varosha is prohibited, with the risk of military confrontation for those who defy the restrictions.