Photograph·PNT-00299·1950
The Cyprus Calendar 1950: The Abbey of Bellapais
English, as on the record
The September page of the Cyprus Calendar (1950) portrays the small village of Bellapais, perched on the mountain slope. The focal point of the picture is the medieval Abbey, built by the Lusignan in 1300. This view has been glorified by most visitors to the island.
Inscription, as transcribed by CVAR
Printed in lower left: The Abbey of Bellapais; Marc Fitch; It is built on the declivity of a hill, which commands an admirable prospect, above it are other little hills, covered with groves and shrubs; and the pain below, which extends as far as the sea, adds still to the beauty of its situation; Abbe Mariti-1760 (Travels through Cyprus); The Cyprus Calendar 1950; September
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