City break in Famagusta. Active leisure ideas for Famagusta - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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The seaport fortress city of Famagusta features an abundance of historical and architectural monuments, which are of great interest for curious tourists. The most beautiful and interesting …
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1.The main form of public transport is a bus. Anyway, the bus service in the city is irregular. Hikers will enjoy exploring the city on foot. Those planning to visit neighboring areas are …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Famagusta and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Famagusta
♥ Amusement park 'Lucky Star Park' Aradhippou, 41.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Galactica Luna Park and Bowling' Limassol, 95.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Lucky Star Park' Aradhippou, 41.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Galactica Luna Park and Bowling' Limassol, 95.3 km from the center. On the map
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Water attractions around Famagusta
♥ Water park 'WaterWorld Themed WaterPark' Ayia Napa, 7.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Fasouri Watermania' Limassol, 103.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'WaterWorld Themed WaterPark' Ayia Napa, 7.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Fasouri Watermania' Limassol, 103.3 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Famagusta from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Famagusta
From the series “Abandoned Places of the Earth with Distinct Marks of Civilization”![](../../extreme/img/w300/famagusta_1.jpg)
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Distance from Famagusta center - 13.7 km.
One of the world's most famous ghost town of Famagusta is located in Cyprus. Today, it’s difficult to imagine that a few years ago this place has been a popular holiday destination for thousands of tourists. The popular resort town once completely emptied because of the war between Greece and Turkey. By some quirk of fate, the city was on the border between the two rival states. Today, it is fenced with a barbed wire. For many years, the two countries can not come to an agreement about one that has to own a former resort town. …
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Varosha
From the series “The Most Impressive Abandoned Cities on the Planet”![](../../extreme/img/w300/varosha_1.jpg)
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Distance from Famagusta center - 11.6 km.
Among the abandoned cities of the world there are many large resorts. Cypriot town of Varosha is among them. Just a few decades ago it was one of the most popular and prosperous resorts on the island. Everything changed in 1974 when the city turned to be occupied by the Turkish army. Local residents were forced from their homes and the resort was strictly forbidden to the visitors. Varosha has been standing empty since then and is being gradually destroyed. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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27.07.2024
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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27.07.2024
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