The Corinth Canal is a remarkable engineering feat in Greece, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf through the Isthmus of Corinth. Although the idea dates back to the seventh century BC, it wasn’t realized until the late 19th century. Today, it serves more as a tourist attraction than a commercial waterway, with its narrow path challenging modern navigation but offering a unique spectacle for visitors.
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Today marks the 120th anniversary of the death of Hellenic Army officer Pavlos Melas, one of the most important war heroes in Macedonia’s struggle for freedom. We will always honor the pure patriot, the ardent warrior, the symbol of the Macedonian Struggle. Born in Marseilles, France, he dedicated his life to liberating Northern Greece from Ottoman and Bulgarian control. His legacy as a national hero continues to inspire, with a new park in Thessaloniki set to honor his memory.
The Fall of Tripolitsa on September 23rd, 1821, stands as a pivotal moment in the Greek War of Independence. It marked not only a strategic victory for the Greek revolutionaries, capturing the Ottoman administrative center of the Peloponnese, but also a symbolic triumph against Ottoman rule. While marred by the brutality of the ensuing violence, the event had profound consequences for the Greek struggle for independence, boosting morale, providing much-needed resources, and ultimately contributing to the establishment of a free Greek state.