Varosha, Cyprus
Nothing symbolizes the Cypriot division better than Varosha. A once popular holiday destination that turned to a ghost city. The exodus of its population was triggered by the Turkish invasion in 1974. With the aim to protect Turkish-Cypriots and to prevent Cyprus from uniting with Greece the Turkish army was set into motion. A very likely event after a military coup in the same year in Nicosia. After the coup and subsequent peace talks failed the Turkish Army pushed further and occupied one-third of the island and the conflict froze.
Overgrown street, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Cafe, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Vintage construction crane, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Collapsed construction crane, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Drink Coca Cola, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Decaying building, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Michaels Bar, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Kennedy Court, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Family home, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.
Tourists return, Varosha, Cyprus, July 2023.