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Ano Vasiliki in the region of West Greece is located in Greece - some 118 mi or ( 190 km ) West of Athens , the country's capital .
Local time in Ano Vasiliki is now 06:24 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zakynthos, Vlakhomandra, Tsokanaiika, Tsiliyiannaiika, and Tripoli. While being here, you might want to check out Zakynthos . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ano Vasiliki ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Messolonghi - Culture I
Au monastère de Saint Symeon, on festoie la mémoire des héros d' Exode, le 1826. La fête commence le Samedie de Lazare et dure trois jours et nuits, en musique (cornemuse et tambourin), chansons tradi ..
Messologi 20.03.2011
Superior Air's, Tecnam P2006T, SX-SPR making a low pass at Messologi Airport ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Calydon
Calydon was an ancient Greek city in Aetolia, situated on the west bank of the river Evenus. According to Greek mythology, the city took its name from its founder Calydon, son of Aetolus. Close to the city stood Mount Zygos, the slopes of which provided the setting for the hunt of the Calydonian Boar. The city housed the important Aetolian sanctuary known as the Laphrion, dedicated to Artemis Laphria and Apollo Laphrios.
Located at 38.38 21.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Evinos
The Evinos is a 92 km long river in western Greece, flowing into the Gulf of Patras. Its source is in the northern Vardousia mountains, near the village Artotina, Phocis. The river flows in a generally southwestern direction, for most of its length in Aetolia-Acarnania. It feeds the reservoir of Lake Evinos, that is about 10 km². The river flows through a deep forested valley with few small villages.
Located at 38.30 21.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Third Siege of Missolonghi
The Third Siege of Missolonghi (Greek: Τρίτη Πολιορκία του Μεσσολογίου, often erroneously referred to as the Second Siege) was fought in the Greek War of Independence, between the Ottoman Empire and the Greek rebels, from 15 April 1825 to 10 April 1826. The Ottomans had already tried and failed to capture the city in 1822 and 1823, but returned in 1825 with a stronger force of infantry and a stronger navy supporting the infantry.
Located at 38.37 21.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Rio–Antirrio bridge
The Rio–Antirrio bridge, officially the Charilaos Trikoupis bridge after the statesman who first envisaged it, is the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge. It crosses the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese to Antirrio on mainland Greece by road.
Located at 38.32 21.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Gulf of Patras
The Gulf of Patras (Greek: Πατραϊκός Κόλπος Patraikós Kólpos) is a branch of the Ionian Sea. On the east, it is closed by the Strait of Rion between capes Rio, Greece and Antirrio, near the Rio-Antirio bridge. On the west, it is bounded by a line from Oxeia island to Cape Araxos. It is 40–50 km long, 10–20 km wide, and has an area of 350–400 km². The Port of Patras lies to the southeast and is the only major port on the gulf.
Located at 38.25 21.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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