In 1974, Turkish forces fenced off a Cyprus beach resort. It's still empty. (opens in new tab)

From 1970 to 1974, the Varosha district of Famagusta, Cyprus, was "one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world," a favorite of Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, and Brigitte Bardot. When Turkish forces invaded Cyprus in August 1974, every Greek Cypriot resident fled. — Read the rest The post appeared first on .