Bellapais Abbey

　　Attraction Introduction

　　    Bellapais Abbey is situated near Kyrenia in the Turkish-controlled area of Cyprus. This Gothic structure, built between 1198 and 1205, has a history of over 800 years.

　　    The abbey, built on a hillside, consists of the main church, cloisters, gardens, an underground dining hall, and a pulpit. Today, it is one of the major tourist attractions in Northern Cyprus, drawing a continuous stream of foreign visitors throughout the year.

　　 Nicosia, Cyprus