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Messolongi, GR
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Nea Plevrona, one of the largest fortified cities of Western Aetolia, is located only five kilometres away from Messolongi.
Mentioned by Homer in the Iliad, it was celebrated as one of the five Aetolian cities that took part in the Trojan War, occupying a place of honour in Aetolian mythology. The fortification walls, rising up on the edge of Mount Arakynthos, are an impressive example of military architecture, preserved to a remarkable height, with its gates and well-preserved towers still largely intact.
Nowadays, the fortification of the ancient city is better known as the “Castle of Lady Rini” and is associated with more recent myths and local traditions, originating in the Byzantine period. Among the city’s public buildings, the recently restored ancient Theatre stands out, offering magnificent views over the Messolongi lagoon.
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Messolongi, 30200
By car
15 minutes from Messolongi
40 minutes from Antirrio
Opening hours
Summer hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
Winter hours
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
Tickets
Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00
Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.
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Contact
Archaeological Site of Nea Plevrona
Τ: +30 6983901263
Ephorate of Antiquities of Aetolia-Acarnania and Lefkas
Τ: +30 26310 55654
Ε: efaait@culture.gr
