an ancient town of Turkey in Europe, and capital of a province of the same name in Greece. It is a large and populous place, situated on the Gulf of Le- panto, about twenty-five miles from the city of that name. It has now a considerable trade in woollen stuffs and rice. Anciently it was celebrated for the oracle of Trophonius, which inhabited a cavern in a hill above the town. Long. 23, 29. E. Lat. 38, 40. N.