KKTC I Bellapais Kyrenia: Peace Monastery of Northern Cyprus I GİRNE I BALBAYİS MANASTIRI (4K 30fps)

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HISTORY
Nestled in the enchanting atmosphere of Kyrenia, Bellapais Monastery stands as a place woven with history and legends, where time seems to have come to a halt. This Gothic structure, built in the 12th century, is perched on the slopes of the Five Finger Mountains, gracefully overlooking the serene hills of Kyrenia. Its stone walls seem to whisper the deep secrets of the past.

Bellapais takes its name from the French phrase "Abbaye de la Paix," meaning "Monastery of Peace." But the peace here is not limited to just its name; it is also reflected in the tranquility it leaves on the souls of those who visit. According to legend, the land where the monastery was built lies on a mystical energy line that connects the sky and the earth. For centuries, people seeking to feel the sanctity of this energy have flocked to Bellapais. Some came here to meditate, searching for inner peace, while others believed they could hear the ancient monks' prayers echoing within the stone walls of the monastery.

One of the most captivating features of the monastery is the legend of the "Plane Tree" within its grounds. According to the tale, the monks who planted this tree had no idea that its roots would one day embrace both the soil and the stone walls of the monastery. As the tree grew, each root became a prayer, and each leaf held a secret. People would make wishes under this tree, seeking light during their darkest days. It’s said that the wishes whispered to the leaves of Bellapais’s plane tree would be carried by the wind across the mountains and seas, and from there, spread to the universe.

As you walk through the stone corridors of the monastery, you feel as if you’re on a journey through time. The walls carry the marks of Cyprus’s tumultuous history, the echoes of battles, loves, and tragedies. According to legend, the spirit of a white-robed monk silently descends the stone steps of Bellapais on quiet nights. Bound to the monastery forever by the memory of a woman he once loved, the monk is said to appear in the moonlight on full moon nights, whispering a love song.

From the monastery's terrace, the mesmerizing view of Kyrenia’s deep blue Mediterranean and the postcard-like coastline unfolds before your eyes. This view makes you feel as if you are standing at a point in the endlessness of the world, allowing you to relish simply being present without getting caught up in the flow of time. To be at Bellapais Monastery during sunset means witnessing those magical moments when the sky turns red and the sea reflects these colors.

The story of Bellapais Monastery is not just about the history of a building, but also about the echoes of a past that touches souls and feeds dreams. Within the mystical air of Kyrenia, every visitor wandering through the stones of this monastery adds a part of their own story. And perhaps one day, a wish you whisper will rise to the sky from the plane tree’s leaves of Bellapais, becoming a part of the ancient mystery of the monastery...

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