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Cyprus is very famous for its cultural heritage, which stretches back more than 9000 years. However, you'll probably find that Cyprus today is more concerned with the events of the last 20 years than those of a millennium ago. Whatever the present-day situation may be, Cyprus is littered with reminders of the island's cultural history. Relics from every era - Greek temples, Roman mosaics and 15th century religious frescoes - influence the artists of today. Many villages specialise in a particular artform, and as you travel around Cyprus you'll see pottery, silver and copperware, basket weaving, tapestry and Lefkara's famous lacework. The majority of Cypriots are Greek Orthodox. The cuisine is mainly Greek. But wherever you are in Cyprus you'll come across kleftikó or kόp kebab - lamb or goat barbecued with vegetables in an outdoor oven. Cyprus is also famous for its fruit, which the government protects with a ban on imported products. You'll find strawberries, stone fruit, melons, prickly pear, citrus and grapes. Cyprus Diary |
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