Kalamata

World-famous for its Kalamata olives, this town is an excellent base for your day trips to nearby points of archaeological and cultural interest.

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A picture showing some buildings in the old city of Kalamata.
photo: G Da / CC BY-SA 3.0

Kalamata Attractions

The exterior and the front side of the Ypapanti Church of Kalamata.
photo: Drakopoulosdim / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ypapanti (Metropolitan) Church

The Cathedral hosts the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary who is the Patron Saint of the city and celebrates on the 2nd of February.

A picture of the Central Square of Kalamata showing an open plaza surrounded by blocks of apartments.
photo: Hotel Flisvos
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Vasileos Georgiou Square

A meeting point for locals and visitors and also a historical spot that changed its name more than 12 times during the last century.

A monastery with two domes and a tiled roof surrounded by monks' houses.
photo: Blog: επι-δεξιος (ψάλτης)
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Monastery of Saints Konstantinos & Eleni

The nuns in this convent weave wonderful cloths using traditional loom - towels, tablecloths, curtains, and traditional Kalamata scarfs.

A picture showing the entrance of the Castle of Kalamata within trees.
photo: Drakopoulosdim / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Castle of Kalamata

Ancient fortification reinforced by the Byzantines in the 6th century and reconstructed by the Venetians in the 13th century.

Kalamata Why visit?

  • Home of the famous Kalamata olives.
  • Excellent home base for excursions and adventures.
  • Famous for its simple, balanced, and nutritious cuisine.

Kalamata Museums

The exterior and the main entrance of the Archaeological Museum of Messinia in Kalamata.
photo: wikimapia / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Archaeological Museum of Messinia

Small but interesting museum that provides a panorama of the region's ancient history. The collection of findings is remarkable.

A picture showing the exterior of the Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata.
photo: Drakopoulosdim / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Historical & Folklore Museum of Kalamata

Housed in a mansion of the 19th century, it informs the visitors about the region's recent history, tradition and customs.

A steam locomotive displayed in the Municipal Railway Park of Kalamata.
photo: Globbus / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Municipal Railway Park of Kalamata

Open-air railway museum that covers an area of 54 acres and is located in the city center - just 5 minutes from the central square.

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