The prefecture of Etoloakarnania combines the beauty of both the sea and the mountains. The capital of the prefecture is Messolongi (244 km from Athens), the sacred city of Greece.

The heroic exodus of the "Free Besieged" was a bright spot in the country's modern history as well as a source of inspiration for poets such as Solomos and Byron as well as for other 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 silting to form three scenic lagoons.

On entering the city you will see the Exodus gate and the "Garden of the Heroes". In the central square, the Town Hall houses the picture gallery. If you 're a history buff, then you'll want to visit Ancient Kalidon, Ancient Pleuron, "the castle of Kira Rhini", as the locals call it, and the Windmill, a Revolutionary monument.

About 6 km. north of town, in a landscape filled with plane trees and running water, stands the historic monastery of Agios Simeon (17th c.). This is where 1,800 of the besieged sought refuge and were saved. Since that time, every year on Whitmonday, a lively folk festival takes place.

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