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Cyprus packs a remarkable array of sights and attractions into such a small space: museums and archaeological sites that span more than five millennia of history, throbbing beach resorts, medieval fortresses, age-old temples standing on empty hillsides, cool mountain forests and pretty valleys chequered with vineyards, grain fields and olive groves all complete the landscape. On an island where one can swim and ski all in the same day, this is truly a holiday paradise with something for everyone.
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Walking through the cool forests and rugged valleys of the Troodos brings you closer to Cyprus’s natural beauty and wildlife than any other way of exploring the island. Spring and autumn are the best times to head for the hills.
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Cypriots and Greeks both claim to have invented this filling, oven-cooked casserole. Moussaka is often the home-cooked main dish at family occasions such as weddings, christenings and saint’s days, and every Cypriot cook has his or her own recipe. The basic ingredients are minced beef or lamb cooked with herbs, red wine and spices between slices of aubergine (eggplant), then covered with a creamy egg and cheese sauce.
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An exciting and ever-changing schedule of exhibitions by contemporary Cypriot and international painters is on display here. It is a refreshing change from Classical sculpture and Byzantine icons and frescoes that dominates so much of the island.
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Shells and fossils.
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Ancient coins.
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History of independence.
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Traditional Cypriot music uses instruments unchanged since Byzantine times, such as the long-necked lute (laouto ) and reed pipe (avlos ) used by the Greeks and the Turkish short-necked lute (ut ), finger-cymbals (kasat ) and Turkish oboe (zorna ).
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Antique lutes, cymbals and drums can be found in many antique shops.
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Village life.
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“Golden Beach” lives up to its nickname – a south-facing, uncrowded sweep of golden sand backed by rolling dunes.
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