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Why are there many abandoned hotels, houses, cottages in Turkey?

Why are there many abandoned hotels, houses, cottages in Turkey?

Abandoned hotels are a landmark in Turkey. Although the buildings are gradually being destroyed, they attract tourists.

Why did abandoned hotels appear?

There are a lot of photos of hotels on social networks, there are neither vacationers nor staff in them. These are abandoned buildings. From a distance it may seem that the hotel is open, but when you get closer it becomes clear that there is no one here. The structure is gradually collapsing.

It’s hard to say who is to blame for the appearance of so many abandoned hotels. Perhaps the tourism boom is to blame, which caused the active construction of hotel complexes, which later turned out to be unprofitable.

Features of abandoned hotels in Turkey

Anyone can enter the territory or inside the hotel. You can feel like a hero of a Turkish TV series. Nothing was stolen. Inside, almost everything is as it was. There are appliances, furniture, carpets, and water attractions are located on the hotel premises. The only reminders that the holiday hotel is not open are the absence of people and the crumbling decoration.

The most famous abandoned hotel

One of the most famous is the five-star hotel in Camyuva. It was built at the beginning of the 21st century. and by 2008 the hotel had ceased to be profitable. Why this happened is unknown. Perhaps the culprit was financial fraud, loan debts, or the death of the owner.

The hotel was transferred several times to different hoteliers, but no renovation work was carried out. The hotel, where there were always many tourists, was empty. Of course, who wants to relax in bad conditions. In 2011, part of this hotel was closed because there was no money to pay staff. And not so long ago the hotel even stopped accepting tourists.

Hotel in Alanya

This is another attraction of Turkey, which is located in the Mahmutlar mountains. Everything here remains unchanged. Over the years, the wood siding, roof and trim have suffered some damage. But in general, the color of the hotel has been preserved.

Access to the hotel territory is limited, although it is guarded by the hotel caretaker, who is located in a house nearby.

Abandoned houses

In addition to abandoned hotels, there are many abandoned houses in Turkey. These are 2 or 3 storey buildings that require urgent major repairs. Why are there abandoned houses in Turkey? The history of these buildings dates back to old times, when there were no computers and mobile phones. The Turks independently seized land and built housing without documents.

After the introduction of privatization, many houses were abandoned, since it was unprofitable for the owners to maintain such buildings.

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