What is Messolonghi?
'''Messolonghi''' is a [[Greece|Greek]] city. It is the capital of the Aitoloakarnania prefecture. It is build on the bank of a lagoon. Its population is 14,209 inhabitants. Messolonghi is known because of the [[Greek War of Independence]]. During that time the siege of Messolonghi took place. During the siege the residents of Messolonghi fought with the [[Turkish people|Turks]] and the majority of them were killed there. During the siege of Messolonghi [[Lord Byron]] died, in 1824. {{Capitals of Greek prefectures}} [[Category:Cities in Greece]]