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Sourp Magar Monastery

Posted under Kyrenia on Sunday, 22 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Access to this ruined monastery is from the same mountain road that leads from The Five Finger Mountain to Alevkaya. After driving for about 4 miles (6.5km) slow down and keep looking down into the valley below. The monastery buildings will be seen nestling among the pine trees. Continue along...
Sourp Magar Monastery

Antiphonitis Monastery

Posted under Kyrenia on Sunday, 22 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
 Hidden away in a wooded valley approximately 4 miles (6.5km) from the village of Esentepe is the 12th C church of Antiphonitis, (Christ of the Echo). It is not difficult to find, just follow the signs from Esentepe village centre, and the drive through the mountains is quite spectacular as...
Antiphonitis Monastery

Bellapais Abbey

Posted under Kyrenia on Sunday, 25 October 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Bellapais Abbey | Kyrenia The Abbey of Bellapais has drawn visitors to the island of Cyprus since medieval times when the abbey was built. From the pilgrims who trod the ancient paths in search of a miracle through to the holiday makers of today, the abbey has never been short of...
Bellapais Abbey