an old and strong seaport town of the Morea, in the province of Belvedere, situated on a small peninsula in the gulf to which it gives name, anciently called the gulf of Messene. It has a secure harbour, and carries on some trade in corn and oil. About the middle of the peninsula is a high rock which commands the fortifications, and on the opposite side of the town stands a small suburb. A Greek archbishop has his seat here. It is 16 miles south of Modon, 42 south-west of Misitra, and 80 south-south-west of Corinth. E. Long. 21° 58'. N. Lat. 36° 47'.

a town of France, in Anjou, department of the Maine and Loire, with 400 houses.