Bellapais Abbey (also spelled Bellapaïs) is the ruin of a monastery built by canons regular in the 13th century on the northern side of the small village of Bellapais, in Northern Cyprus, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Kyrenia. The ruin is at an altitude of 220 m (720 ft) above sea level, and commands a long view down to Kyrenia and the Mediterranean sea.
The site is also a museum, which hosts a restaurant and a cafe. The Abbey's refectory is also a venue for concerts and lectures. In spring and early summer, classic music festivals with international and local stars are held here.
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