The remains of the Castle can be visited
CastleBellapais (Αββαείο Μπελαπάις, Beylerbeyi)
Buffavento Castle
The castle ruin of Buffavento, one of the island's three mountain castles, stands in the Pentadaktylos Mountains on Cyprus. Its exposed location on a difficult-to-access rocky outcrop.
History+
The origins of Buffavento Castle date back to the 10th century, when the first fortifications were built under Emperor Alexios I of Byzantium to strengthen the island's defenses. The castle served as a military observation post and as a prison. In 1191, it was besieged and captured by Guy de Lusignan on behalf of Richard the Lionheart. Later, Henri II used the castle as a dungeon for his brother Amalric. Expanded under the Lusignans in the 14th century, it lost its importance under Venetian rule and was demolished.
Location+
The Buffavento castle ruin is located near Bellapais in the Girne district of Northern Cyprus, a part of the Republic of Cyprus. It stands at an elevation of approximately 893 meters above sea level.
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