Mesolongi (or Messolonghi), the capital of the Aetoloakarnania prefecture and seat of the municipality, has a vast history. However, the major fact that is usually related to most monuments and important places is the Greek Revolution of 1821 and the brave sortie in April 1826.
| The monastery of St Simeon |
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For example, the monastery of St Simeon, located at 8 km from Mesolongi, on the sidelong of Zigos, was built during the Ottoman ruling in 1740 and served for shelter to the Greek fighters. |
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On February 2nd the feast of Ypapanti takes place there, and on the Pentecost day there are armed and horse celebrations.
Another important detail that was instituted after the rebuilding of St Simeon monastery is the big white cross in the memory of the |
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| The church of Agios Spyridon |
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Another example, also related to the history of the place is the church of Agios Spyridon, the patron saint of Mesolongi. This is where the parade of the exodus celebrations observed every year takes place. Then, the parade gets to the streets and reaches the garden of the Heroes.
| The church of Agia Paraskevi |
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The church of Agia Paraskevi is located nearby; this is where the Mesologite chiefs met and planed |
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