• SYNDYASMEMI TOUR

   The visitor is guided through the Garden of Heroes in History & Art Museum (Art Gallery) and follow the "path" on the road leading to Tourlida in the lagoon. tour duration: Two and a half hours.

• DIEXODOS CENTER SPEECH AND ART

   Housed in one of three lodges that "saved" by the total destruction of the city, dating back to the eighteenth century. It is the home of Athanasios Razikotsika, military commander of Mesolongiton. The permanent museum collection of "outlets" is perfectly exposed, according to the requirements of modern Museological Science and occasionally performed either unique original or transported to the site, valuable and interesting reports. Additionally, it has a shop, where our city's visitor may obtain either one of the versions of "thorough" or a traditional product of the region. tour Duration: One hour. Suitable for students and group visits to historical, artistic, religious and literary interests. These areas, the period from late October to late March may be included in a half-day program (HalfDay).

• HOME MUSEUM TRIKOUPI

   Chronicled the life and work of Trikoupi, reformer and modernizer of modern Greece, as well as founder of parliamentarism. personally exposed the objects as objects of offspring. tour length: approximately fifty minutes. Suitable for students and group visits to historical, artistic, religious and literary interests. These areas, the period from late March until early October may be included in a half-day program (HalfDay).

•  HOME MUSEUM PALAMA

   Housed in the city's oldest building, the ancestral home of Kostis Palamas. Recounted the action Palama family, who worked at Missolonghi University of Western Greece, the "Palamaia Academy", long before the start of the Greek Revolution. Additionally, detailed reference to the life and work of the great poet, the institutions of Education and Justice in the pre-revolutionary years and, in general, extremely high intellectual level of the city, "born" five prime ministers and five Poets. tour length: approximately fifty minutes. Suitable for students and group visits to historical, artistic and literary interests.

• FOLKLORE MUSEUM MESSOLONGIOU

   Visitors can observe objects that have to do with the simple, folk painting, to weaving, embroidery, agriculture, animal husbandry, professional fishing. Also admire unique wonderful photos of "old" Messolonghi. tour Duration: Thirty minutes. Suitable for students and group visits to historical, artistic, literary and folkloric interest.

• COMBINED TOUR (WHOLE DAY)

   The group of visitors shown around in all these areas which may be included in the entire day program (FullDay). tour Duration: One day. (The months of night falls slowly).

• ROMAIKES THERMES SAINT THOMAS

   The site is located approximately four km. From the city center. These Roman baths public character whose masonry survives to a height of seven meters. Using the guide will tell you exactly the cold tanks were located, warm and hot water, was placed hypocausts, airways, ie through which hot air reached the above areas, as well as other interesting information for the season one. tour duration: about forty-five minutes. Suitable for students and groups of visitors to archaeological, historical and architectural interest.

• Ancient Plevrona

   At the foot of Arakynthos five km. Northwest of Missolonghi, is the archaeological site of ancient Plevrona, considered one of the oldest places of Aetolian land. In one version of the legend, one of the mythical kings, the Thestios, was grandfather of Helen. It refers, not by Homer in "Nion List" of the Iliad, associated with cities that helped the Mycenaeans. The ruins date from the late 3rd century. B.C. The strong walls stretching for 2360 meters. Within the 36 towers and eight gates, the guide refers to the rich mythological background of the region, while the visitor is guided through in the marketplace with high school and the bath, the theater with its privileged location, huge, carved in rock, water tank and other very interesting points. A visit to the site to admire the wonderful view Panachaikon, Erymantho, the Arax, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and certainly the largest, perhaps, part of the lagoon, as if you are on an airplane and pull aerial. tour Duration: Two hours. Suitable for students and groups of visitors to archaeological, historical, architectural, walking and naturalistic interests. 

• ANCIENT Calydon

   Ten kilometers east of Missolonghi, again at the foot of Arakynthos, is the archaeological site of ancient Calydon also ancient Aetolian place, which helped the Mycenaeans in the Trojan War. In striking anallima built in 500 BC and it is visible from the highway, underlying the cornerstones of the great temple of Artemis Lafrias and smaller, dedicated to Apollo Lafrio. The guide informs visitors about how and when rebuilt, which kept the gold and ivory statue of the goddess and how worshiped. Explains the use of "the Heroes of Calydon", ie the large rectangular building has underground Macedonian type tomb. Finally, inform visitors about the "so-called theater" and almost rectangular orchestra. Viewing Time: One hour and fifteen minutes. Suitable for students and groups of visitors to archaeological, historical, architectural, walking and naturalistic interests.

• OINIADES

   Extensive archaeological site. The tour guide informs visitors about the exceptional architecture of the city walls with beautiful gates of the 6th century BC work theater which was first in the 4th BC century and, of course, the better preserved ship sheds in ancient Greece, where, with his help, can xenagoumenoi observe the mooring facilities, bases of large metal rings of vessels, friezes for exolkysi and repair and other very interesting information . Journey and tour: Two and a half hours. Suitable for students and groups of visitors to archaeological, historical, architectural, walking and naturalistic interests.

These archaeological sites (Roman baths, Plevrona Ancient, Ancient Calydon, Oiniades) may be included in the program of the whole winter day or a half-summer day, depending on age, strengths and interests of the members of each group of visitors.

• AITOLIKO

   Go to town - island already mentioned by 130 cent. In 1847 he joined to the mainland by two stone, many arches, bridges. You can visit the Cathedral, the "Lady", where the tour guide will tell you about the Holy Epitaph, the wooden temple, the miraculous icon of the Virgin. Also worth visiting the Church the Archangels or "Commander", which became the "miracle" of 8 November 1823. Next to the church is the tomb of Kyra Vassiliki. Finally do not forget to admire the great works of Vaso Katraki, the most significant engraver of the second half of the 20th century. the namesake museum, purely, engraving, unique in Europe. tour Duration: Three hours (depending on the season). Suitable for students and group visits to historical, artistic, religious and naturalistic interests.

• Varasova

   Limestone massif of height 917 m. At a distance of 2 km. From Missolonghi, alongside the highway Antirio - Ioannina. Famous destination for climbers because of the quality of the rock and variety of routes (degrees of difficulty "4" up to "10"), with the crystal sea to just a few meters from the tracks. Varasova known also for its caves, many of which were used as askitareia and churches, which is why the nickname "Mount Athos Central Greece". Browsing Duration: Depends on the mountain or hiking status of the guest team.

RELIGIOUS TOURISM

   It may not be widespread, a reality the fact that Messolonghi, constitutes an ideal "base" for the individual or organized visitor to satisfy his religious concerns and navigate in Christian monuments of special architectural and painterly beauty, with the help always the qualified tourist guide to detect the aforementioned characteristics. Indicative only in so that their number is very large, we report the following monuments.

• SAINT NICHOLAS The SPILAIOTIS The 'O KREMASTOS

   After tiring of course half hour and once you start Kefalovriso Aitolikou, you reach the ravine height of several tens of meters. At about fifty meters in depth, you will find the mouth of the cave, which was a temple there monastic complex. The illustration of the two caves, small and large, is, according to experts, very important stage in the development of Byzantine hagiography entire western Greece, while it should be noted that the monastery possessed bibliographic Laboratory (scriptorium), indicating the importance. Journeys, course and tour: Four hours approximately. Suitable for groups with religious and naturalistic hiking interesting.

• MONASTERY OF ST SYMEONOS

   Pilgrimage and tour of an agreed meeting point of the "funeral" with Karaiskakis troops, the pre-revolutionary monastery "T Ai Symios", built in the first decades of the 18th century. one of the most beautiful sites in the region. Journeys and sightseeing: One and a half hour.

• SAINT GEORGE "CHOUNISTAS"

   Located fifteen kilometers away from the city center, well preserved Catholic monastery of the same name, built in the architectural style of single-room temple with a dome, modeled on the Athonite churches with niches.

• SAINT GEORGE GREEK

   An excellent "post-Byzantine" monument located forty minutes drive from Missolonghi. That is also one aisle, but registered cruciform with a dome. It built upon earlier church of 1696 which was demolished in 1918, but escaped the shrine with painted decoration.

• VIRGIN FOINIKIAS

   Approximately seven kilometers from Mesologi and in the unique landscape of our country's largest salt lake, is the dated from 1804, single-nave church with a pitched wooden roof. According to the text of the 13th century, which was drawn up by the Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, John Apokaukos, worked in the same place monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Myrodotousa. Moreover, at this point rested and hunted Lord Byron.

• SAINT ELEOUSA

   Situated seventeen kilometers from our town and in uniquely impressive landscape that shapes the officially proclaimed by decision of the Ministry of Culture as a "Natural Monument", canyon Kleisoura, is the monastery of Agia Eleousa. It is dedicated to Zoodochos Pigi since they attached no such onti indeed miraculous, wherein katerchonto passers by scale. First mentioned in "signet" of 1229-1230.

• PANAXIOTISSA GAFROLIMNIS

   Starting from Missolonghi, heading to Antirrio and after you have driven no more than twenty-five minutes, you will reach the village Gafrolimni. If not accompanied by a guide, something of course that we recommend unreservedly, look for the Ministry of Culture notices instructing in this monument. It was Catholic Byzantine monastery and on the basis of morphological elements of the church dates to the late 10th century. During research in the area round the temple, thirteen sculptures members found that chronologically date back to early Christian era and indicate the existence of an early Christian basilica.

• THE EPITAFIOS AITOLOS

   Located about ten kilometers from Mesologi and the Church Assumption, is the famous relic not only Etoliko, but also of the entire Western Central. The performance of the Epitaph Lamentation is embroidered inside the rectangular frame that is enclosed on the south wall of the church. The technical structure, found that all combinations of yarns and colors have been used and despite any aesthetic deviations, the project remains true to the traditions of the early embroidery art and an admirable work.

   Apart from the above we have presented your indicative Messolonghi has something else. Lagoon. It is the second largest first but in terms of biodiversity wetland entire European Mediterranean. Defined by two large rivers Acheloos and Evinos. No. of actions can take place, such as observing and photographing birds, mountain (the Arakinthos), lake or in the woods of ash hiking, bicycling, hiking fishing, boat rides, Air Sports, and more. In consultation with the guide and local agencies such as the Environmental Education Center, the Ornithological Society, the Lagoon Management Agency and others, there is no way not to meet any subject or interest.

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INDICATIVE PROPOSED VISITS - TOURS - ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES ON WIDER AREA OF Mesologi

• DAY ( )

9:00 Departure from the hotel to the Garden of Heroes, the current extent of which scholars place the camp and the cemetery of the besieged. With seventy monuments, is a unique regional sculpture of Greece, the only historical park. Recounted the dramatic second siege and the tragic Exodus.

10:00 Departure for the History and Art Museum, the Municipal Art Gallery is. Presented and described tables and other exhibits.

11:30 Departure for the speech center and art "way out", housed in one of the three houses that were saved from the destruction of Missolonghi, that in which he was born and lived the elected military commander of "indigenous floats" Athanasios Razikotsikas killed at the exit.

12:15 Departure for the Museum of Trikoupi houses - the most important political and 19th aionos- Palama - the second most important poet of modern times who wrote the Olympic Anthem.

13:15 Departure for the international research and study center for Lord Byron and Philhellenism in the building that houses the Vyroniki Mesolongiou Company.

14:00 for Etoliko, who was called "little Venice" by foreign travelers in the 15th and 16th centuries.

14:15 LUNCH

16:00 During the months that it gets dark early in the program is completed and the group of visitors returning to the hotel to rest.

16:00 During the months that the day lasts longer, the program may continue to browse the picturesque island Etoliko, visit the Church the Archangels with the historic well and the tomb of Lady-Royal of Ali Pasha, and the Church the Virgin Mary with the beautiful temple and amazing embroidered epitaph. Finally, we visit the only museum exclusively engravings and etchings arts center throughout Europe, where we admire the pioneering work of the awarded four times with the first international awards, Vasso Katraki.

18:00 Return to the hotel.

DAY (…)

Etoliko and wider in the west region, could provide content of a separate day trip. Exemplary and particularly ...

9:00 Departure from the hotel to the white salt lake, the largest in Greece, where at the company Alykes Greek SA We will be informed about the salt cycle and wander in the physical space that is generated and collected white treasure of Greek Nature.

10:00 Departure to the information center of the Messolonghi lagoon operator. The group of visitors informed about how the lagoon was formed, the particular characteristics of the area, the flora and (of bird) wildlife.

11:00 Departure for the arts center etchings and engravings museum Vasso Katraki. Brief description on the previous page.

12:30 Tour of the picturesque island Etoliko, visit the Church the Archangels with the historic well and the tomb of Lady-Royal of Ali Pasha, and the Church the Virgin Mary with the beautiful temple and amazing embroidered epitaph. Possibility to visit local traditional shipyard.

13:30 Lunch at one of the taverns Etoliko.

15:15 Departure for designated as "Natural Monument", rare, Forest Ash formed mainly from olive ash, species Fraxinus oxycarpa. The group of visitors informed while browsing, strolling in the forest paths.

16:15 Departure for the Sotiriou family winery, which continues the tradition from ancient times to produce local white and red wine varieties. Updated on winery facilities and test.

17:30 Visit to the archaeological site of ancient Oiniades, the second most important city of Acarnania, to update the group of visitors about the history of the area and to tour the theater, the fortification and the best preserved ancient shipyard of our country.

18:45 Return to the hotel.

The series of visits and activities may change. Some may be omitted or postponed to another day. All these depend on the mood, interests of each guest group or even the age of its members.

• DAY (…)

Another day package could include various activities in the lagoon and the traditional (d) ibari Klisova that got its name from the homonymous islet, which a fortnight ago the Exodus was the last glorious and victorious battle of the Greeks.

The group of visitors meets anglers informed of the pelades, traditional huts of the fishermen in the lagoon, the life cycle of fish species that live in the lagoon and their derivatives such as roe, and also members may fish out individually, to visit with the legacy pipeline, the gaita, the island Klisova cook traditionally with fishermen fish previously caught and finally to taste the local dishes.

End the day after lunch.

• DAY (…)

Another day package could include visits - tours to archaeological sites. More specifically…

9:00 Departure from the hotel to the archaeological site of ancient Calydon, one of the five Mycenaean cities included in the 'nion list "of the Iliad. The xenagoumenoi informed about the rich mythology that inspired hundreds of ancient artists, the parliament - theater with the rectangles in band plan and the first nine rows of seats for the temples of Lafrias Artemis and Lafrio Apollo as well as the heroon of Calydon.

10:15 Departure to the archaeological site of the Roman thermae of St. Thomas. This small but very well maintained monument, unique in solid Greece, since apart from the hypocaust, part of the heating system is, the walls of the building is preserved to a height of seven meters.

11:00 Departure to the archaeological site of Plevrona also one of the Aetolians cities which sent ships to the Trojan War. With the help of a guide, the group of visitors informed about the mythology, history, the fortifications, the public nature of the buildings, such as the theater, or the stunning, to manufacture, large tank. Memorable and uniquely beautiful views, especially if weather conditions are favorable, to Panachaiko, Erymantho, the Arax, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, the island of Oxia where between it and the mouth of the Acheloos took place the "Battle of Lepanto" the 1571.

12:30 Departure to the archaeological site of ancient Oiniades, the second most important city of Acarnanians. With the help of a guide, the group of visitors informed about mythology, history of the region, as also shown around the theater, the fortification and the best preserved ancient shipyard of our country.

Returning at 13:30 LUNCH Aetoliko or at Missolonghi.

• DAY(…)

Another day could include visits - tours to religious sites. It may not be widespread, a reality the fact that Messolonghi, constitutes an ideal "base" for the individual or organized visitor to satisfy his religious concerns and navigate in Christian monuments of special architectural and painterly beauty, with the help always the qualified tourist guide to detect the aforementioned characteristics. Indicative only in so that their number is very large, we report the following monuments.

9:00 Departure from the hotel to Panaxiotissa Gafrolimnis which was Catholic Byzantine monastery and based on morphological features of the church dates to the late 10th century. During research in the area round the temple, thirteen sculptures members found that chronologically date back to early Christian era and indicate the existence of an early Christian basilica.

10:00 Departure for the monastery of St. Symeon, the agreed meeting point of funeral troops to be moved to help their desperate attempt. The church was built in 1740 and is one that can be seen by a visitor today.

10:40 Departure for St. George Greek, a great 'post-Byzantine monument "that is one room temple, but registered cruciform with a dome. It built upon earlier church of 1696 which was demolished in 1918, but escaped the shrine with painted decoration.

11:35 Departure for one room temple Finikia Mary, located in the unique landscape of the largest salt lake in our country. According to the text of the 13th century, which was drawn up by the Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, John Apokaukos, worked in the same place monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Myrodotousa. Moreover, at this point rested and hunted Lord Byron.

12:55 Departure for Etoliko and visit the Church the Archangels with the historic well and the tomb of Lady-Royal of Ali Pasha, and the Church the Virgin Mary with the beautiful temple and amazing embroidered epitaph.

13:30 Depart for I. M. Agia Eleousa in unique majestic landscape that shapes the officially proclaimed by decision of the Ministry of Culture as a "Natural Monument", canyon Kleisoura. It is dedicated to Zoodochos Pigi since they attached no such onti indeed miraculous, wherein katerchonto passers by scale. First mentioned in "signet" of 1229-1230.

14:15 Departure from the monastery and returning to Aetoliko meal or at Missolonghi.

   A separate unique monument which is necessary to make special mention is St. Nicholas Hinged or the Caves. After laborious relatively course hour and a half, but compensates the most demanding hiker, after climbing to the cave, while enjoying views extremely majestic beauty, and once you start Kefalovriso Aitolikou, you reach the ravine height of several tens of meters. At about fifty meters in depth, you will find the mouth of the cave, which was a temple there monastic complex. The illustration of the two caves, small and large, is, according to experts, very important stage in the development of Byzantine hagiography entire western Greece, while it should be noted that the monastery possessed bibliographic Laboratory (scriptorium), indicating the importance. Journeys, course and tour: Four hours approximately. Suitable for groups with religious and naturalistic hiking interesting.

Messolonghi is a multidimensional and authentic place -methystika oraios- not deserve to see the epidermal. Do not leave without getting something of the personality, the people, the saltiness, the peacefulness, culture ... On the unpretentious charm "by f shore. At sea there shallow and calm.

Contact phone: 6978057827

Apostolakos George, Diploma Guide