Inside the World's Most Luxurious Abandoned City (never seen before)

Summary by Krater

The creators visit the ghost town of Varosha in Cyprus, exploring its abandoned streets and abandoned hotels that have remained empty since 1974. They meet locals who were forced to flee during the conflict, gaining insight into the ongoing division between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.

From the video

Answers: What does the abandoned ghost town of Varosha in Cyprus look like today?

• Varosha ghost town
• Cyprus conflict history
• Abandoned tourist resort
• Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
• Greek and Turkish Cypriot relations
• By-communal reconciliation

What it concludes

• Varosha became one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world during the 1970s before being abandoned after the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
• The ghost town of Varosha remained strictly off-limits and abandoned for 47 years until parts were reopened in recent years.
• Generational displacement and unresolved territorial disputes continue to divide Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
• Grassroots bicommunal organizations are working to bridge the gap between young people from both sides to build foundations for a united Cyprus.