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Messolongi

The capital Messolongi, wrote a heroic page in recent Greek history when fighters in the besieged city broke out of it during the Greek War of Independence (1821-1830). The heroic exodus of the "Free Besieged" was also a bright spot in modern Greek history, and source of inspiration for poets such as Solomos and Byron, and other great artists.

The city was founded in the 16th century on three islets at the mouth of the Aheloos and Evinos rivers, which were later united by the silting of the rivers, to form three scenic lagoons. On entering the city, one can view “The gate of Exodus” and the "Garden of the Heroes". In the central square, the Town Hall houses the picture gallery. Great historical value, have Ancient Kalidon, Ancient Pleuron, "The castle of Kira Rhini", as the locals call it, and the Windmill. The monastery of the Prophet llias (15th c.), near the village, bears the name of Karaiskakis, where the illustrious Revolutionary had his headquarters.

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