Missolonghi is the county seat of Aetolia-Acarnania district in central Greece. The name Missolonghi first appeared in 1545. The naval battle of Lepanto in 1571 took place near the city. In the past, the city was an important shipbuilding center. During the uprising in 1826, the Greek defenders of the city proved to be real heroes. Missolonghi was declared a sacred city in 1931.

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