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Liberated Galaxidi and flourishing merchant marine 1830 until beginning of 20th century After repeated ravages during the War of Independence, the liberated people from Galaxidi returned to their burnt and ruined homes. Hard workers and creative, the inhabitants are building their churches, schools and houses, organizing the town council, and [...] Περισσότερα

Galaxidi in the War of Independence 1821 – 1829 People from Galaxidi were initiated early into the revolutionary “Friendly Society” (Philikí Etairía) and of the first to hoist the flag of Liberty in mainland Greece on May 27, 1821. They contributed militarily to the War of Independence but most importantly, [...] Περισσότερα