Mesolongi

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About Mesolongi
Mesolongi is the capital of Etoloakarnania, the biggest district in Greece. It is known because of its
heroic role in the Revolution of 1821, and particularly for the historical Exodus of the citizens
during the Turkish siege in 1826.

Some of the remains that serve as a living testimony of this are the gate of the legendary exodus
(sortie), and the Garden of the Heroes, with monuments dedicated to the bravest fighters, like
Markos Botsaris, as well as to other stand out characters that developed important roles on the
seek for freedom, such as lord Byron, who lived and died on Mesolongi, and Kostis Palamas, a
famous Greek poet.

In addition, the tombs of the warriors fallen in the Turkish siege can be visited, as well as the
several museums that host important exponents of varied subjects, such as the writer Palamas,
modern art, and war.

However, Mesolongi provides a great natural environment as well. One example with this regard is
the big sea lake found between the mouths of the rivers Evinos and Acheloos. In the northern part,
the lake gets narrower and we find a small inhabited island named "Etolikos" after which it gets
wide again, and forms what is known at the salt lake of Etoliko.

In the south-east side of Mesolongi lagoon, the small salt lake of Kleisova is formed. This lagoon,
apart from being very picturesque, is full of fish, and it is also ideal for bird watching.

On the valley of Mesolongi there are also other towns, such as Plevrona, a famous acropolis of
Etolia, where an ancient castle commonly known as Castle of Kyra Rini is still erected, while
there are ruins of a small theatre, as well as of an old market place, and a large dam. In fact,
Mesolongi can be taken advantage of as a great base of operations to explore the rest of
Etolaokarnania.

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Best Villages in Mesolongi

Town
Location: On western Greece

Description: Mesolongi is the capital of the prefecture of Etoloakarnania.

Constructed around a picturesque sea lake, Mesolongi played an important
role during the Greek War of Independence.
Sightseeing: Church of Agios Spiridon, Folklore Museum, Garden of Heroes,
Mansion of Trikoupis, Monastery of Saint Simeon, Moschandreou Art Gallery,
Municipal Gallery, Museum of Kostis Palamas, Sea Lake

Best Beaches in Mesolongi

Troulida Beach
Location: 2 km from Mesolongi

Description: Apart from birdwatching, this lake is also great for swimming.
Along the coast, there are many fish taverns and some cafes.

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Best Sightseeing in Mesolongi

Sea Lake
Location: Town
The Sea Lake of Mesolongi was formed with the endings of two rivers. It is an
important economical source for the locals, as many vivarium work there.
Small islets dot the sea lake that has been declared a Natural Park.

Garden of Heroes
Location: Town
The Garden of the Heroes in Mesolongi was created in 1829 with the decision
of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece. It is dedicated to the
heroes of the Greek Revolution. Tombs and statues of many heroes and
people who died in the Exodus are found there.

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