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Discover Bellapais Abbey, a medieval marvel clinging to Cyprus's cliffs. Explore its rich history, from Crusader refuge to Lawrence Durrell's inspiration. Uncover the stories etched in stone.

Chapters

1Arrival at the Abbey of Peace5 min
2The Abbey's Golden Age and Decline4 min
3Walking Through the Ruins4 min
4Durrell's House-Buying Adventure5 min
5The Tree of Idleness4 min
6From Paradise to Violence5 min

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