12. Varosha, Cyprus
Varosha was once the jewel of the Mediterranean, a glamorous resort city packed with luxury hotels and sun-seeking tourists. Everything changed in 1974, when the Turkish invasion of Cyprus forced a sudden evacuation. For decades, the area remained fenced off and untouched, its once-bustling beachfront left to crumble in silence. Recent partial reopenings have sparked fascination—and debate—about the fate of other lost resort towns and the lingering scars of conflict.
