The Cyprus Calendar 1950: The Abbey of Bellapais

Creator:

Fitch, Marc

Date:

1950-09

Medium:

Print

Inscriptions:

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

Description:

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.

Dimensions:

26 x 20 cm

Identifier:

PNT-00299

Classification:

Photographs

Object Type:

Photograph

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

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