Messolonghi 1826

 

200 Years Since the Exodus

 

The Embassy of Greece in London invites you to visit the exhibition “Messolonghi 1826: 200 Years Since the Exodus”, presented at the Hellenic Residence to mark the bicentenary of one of the most powerful and defining moments of the Greek War of Independence.

📍 Hellenic Residence, London
 
📅 Weekdays, 30 March - 6 April 2026
 
🕒 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-19:00
 
🎟️ Admission is free (advance registration required)
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A centrepiece of the exhibition is a rare surviving copy of the first Greek-language edition of the Hymn to Liberty by Dionysios Solomos, printed in besieged Messolonghi in 1825 and presented for the first time outside Greece.
 
Featuring historical artefacts, objects, and artworks, the exhibition explores the siege and Exodus of Messolonghi, its place within the Greek War of Independence, and the role of the Philhellenes -among them many Britons- highlighting the enduring legacy of the Exodus as a symbol of sacrifice and the struggle for freedom.