Nestled in the delightful village of Bellapais in Girne (Kyrenia), North Cyprus high in the Five Finger Moutains, is the Bellapais Abbey. The name Bellapais (today known as Beylerbeyi) is said to be derive from the French “Abbaye de la paix” meani ...

St. Hilarion Castle situated at one of the higest peaks of the five finger mountain range in Girne (Kyrenia), North Cyprus. Along with Kantara and Buffavento, St. Hilarion Castle was originally built as a watch tower for approaching pirates who la ...

The Sourp Magar Monastery in Girne, Alevkayasi, North Cyprus better known as the Armenian Monastery was first constructed in the region of 1000 AD as a Coptic Monastery and was given to the Egyptian hermit St. Makarios of Alexandria (309-404 AD). ...

The castle which lies to the north - east of Kyrenia dominates the harbour and is built on the tedragonal form. It is first referred to by ancient sources in the year 1191 A.D. When the English King Richard The Lion Heart defeated lsac Comnenus on hi ...

All three castles Buffavento castle, St. Hilarion and Kantara Castle was constructed as part of the defensive force against Arab raids. Buffavento Castle is the highest of the three and its peak being an estimated 950m above sea level. Similar to St ...