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13th–14th century

Bellapais Abbey Refectory

A communal space shaped by Gothic stonework and soaring vaults.

The refectory is a key point where everyday monastic order meets monumental Gothic architecture.

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Type
Monastic refectory
Material
Cut stone, vaulting and carved decoration
Origin / findspot
Bellapais Abbey
Dating
13th–14th century

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Bellapais Abbey Refectory

The room’s acoustics, tall stone vaults and long-table arrangement evoke the discipline of communal life.

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The room’s acoustics, tall stone vaults and long-table arrangement evoke the discipline of communal life.