of Greece. The fisherman's life, the types of fishing, and the splendid sunsets over still water attract many visitors. In olden times, barks were propelled by sails, but now only a few enthusiasts use them. Not surprisingly, the specialties of the local cuisine are mainly fish so plentifully available from the sea lakes. Every type of fish in its season has a special local recipe, and one can taste these dishes in restaurants and ouzeri (ouzo taverns) in the town. Messolonghi is famous for fish roe from the female kefalo during the month of August.

A magical road of 5 km jutting into the sea leads us to the Gulf of Patras with its beautiful beach of Tourlida. There visitors can combine swimming and fishing. Sufferers from certain ailmentsbenefit from the mineral-rich spa waters of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) at the historic small island called Klisovas just before reaching Tourlida.

As this brief account has tried to suggest, Messolonghi is a universal symbol of the struggle of nations for dignity and freedom and a beautiful site offering great interest and rich opportunities for further touristic promotion.

INDEX

1. The Gate of the town Wall2. Heroes Gardens3. Old Town Hall4. Franklin's Bastion5. The Windmill6. The memorial to Mayer7. Byron's monument8. Costis Palamas house9. Trikoupi's Museum10. Valvios Library building11. Modern Arts Gallery12. Ioannis Trikoupis house

13. DIEXODOS Centre of Culture and Art14. The Byron House15. Cultural Museum16. Hall of culture17. The Radio Station building18. Valvios Library19. The old Hospital20. Xenokratio Primary School21. The Greek School22. The old Technical school24. The Government House