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The Βαρθολομιό is a town in the area of Ilia 5km from the sea. Vartholomio is a town in the area of Ilia. According to the 2011 census, it has 3,603 inhabitants, with agriculture as its main occupation. The sector of tourism, trade and light crafts shows significant growth. At a distance of 2 km from Vartholomio is the beach Thines.
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Bartholomew is located in an area with frequent strong seismic vibrations.
History
The village in Byzantine times was known as Valtochori or Vatrachochori. In 1204 the area became the possession of the Franks. The Frankish rule lasted from 1204 to 1430. The oldest mention of the village with the name Bartholomew is a patriarchal sigil of 1200 located in the monastery of Vlacherna, in the area of Kyllini. In 1825, during the Revolution of 1821, the Battle of Bartholomew was fought near Bartholomew. The battle took place between 9 and 11 November 1825 and was an attempt to stop the march of Ibrahim Pasha to Messolonghi. The battle ended with heavy losses for the Turks, with about 1,000 dead, all but one of the Greeks died in battle. The first anniversary of the Battle of Bartholomew was celebrated in 2001.
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- Folklore Museum of Bartholomew.
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