Adventure in the city of Türkiye’s ghosts; Project failed tourist attraction

Burj Al Babas is an astonishing collection near the city of Mudornu. The project that was supposed to be a luxurious and modern town has become a popular attraction today that drives tourists and enthusiasts of unique destinations to Bolu in Turkey, somewhere between Istanbul and Ankara. At first glance, this strange complex in a remote area of ​​Türkiye may remind you of recreation parks like Disneyland; But if you cross the road passing through the area, you will find neither a ticket nor a center for welcoming; Because the Tower Babas Collection, despite hundreds of palaces similar, is completely deserted.

There are two points about the Tower of Barbabas, which has made this place very mysterious and unique; First, unlike the cities of Italian ghosts or other abandoned destinations, no one has never lived in these legendary and luxurious palaces. The second theme is the landscape of hundreds of European castles that have been towed together and inspire a strange and even synthetic sense; A space that is not compatible with the traditional Turkish architecture nor with the expectations of tourists from the area.

The following is quoted by the website “Islands“We will get acquainted with the mysterious town of Barbabas and the controversial story.

The Tower Babas project was originally to be a luxury settlement with a spa service and a large shopping mall in the heart of Modorno; A city known as hot springs. The villas that were supposed to surround the complex were all designed with European facades, Gothic towers and spiral stairs.

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Construction of the Dream Township of Barbabas began in year 6 and 4 residential units were pre -sold; But within a few years, the fate of the project changed. Public protests, environmental complaints, and criticism of these castles have made the creators bankrupt. Finally, the project was stopped in year 6 and hundreds of half -palace palaces were abandoned; It was over $ 5 million. There is currently no plans to revive the project.

However, the Township of Barbabas has become one of the sights of Türkiye into a Viral attraction in cyberspace and has even been addressed in the Italian musician Meduza.

Al -Babas Tower is not a formal tourist destination; Rather, it is a prominent development site that is legally prohibited. However, curious and interested tourists from the roadside can also see a wonderful view of these deserted palaces.

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There are guards at the entrance and the experience of visitors has been different from facing them. Some have said that guards have allowed them to enter for money; While some have preferred to look away from afar. One of the visitors on Google wrote:

This place is located in the valley and has a great view of the two surrounding hills. The road also crosses the city exactly; You can easily stop the road.

If you are planning a road trip in Türkiye, you will be able to add a visit to the Black Sea coast on the way to the Black Sea coast. Note that there is no direct public transportation means to Moderno; So you have to travel with a personal or rent. After traveling to Istanbul, you can drive about 2 kilometers to the south -east and reach Modorno. You can also start traveling from Ankara, which is only 2 kilometers from the area.

If you want to make a easier visit, it is recommended to stay in the city of Boooo springs; A city that is only 2 kilometers from the Al -Babas Tower.

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Cover Source: Islands.com, Photographer: Esin Deniz