Seasons passing over the historical monastery of Bellapais.

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Sitting on a natural terrace in the leafy Five Finger Mountains that rise south of Kyrenia in Cyprus is the beautiful village of Bellapais and its magnificent abbey.

The village is serenity itself, a step back to a time when the hustle and bustle of modern times would have been anathema to those lucky enough to live amongst its quiet lanes and whitewashed houses. Indeed, the name Bellapais comes from the French ‘belle paix’, which translates as ‘beautiful peace’.

Home to Bellapais Abbey, a remarkable example of monastic Gothic architecture perched high on the side of the mountain. Its grandeur is visible from afar, while the views from its grounds across the beautiful North Cyprus landscape, Kyrenia and the Mediterranean beyond are simply breath-taking. ( December is one of 12 pieces from the Bellapais collection )