Kalamata - Landmarks

Landmarks

  • Benakeion Archaeological Museum of Kalamata, located in the heart of the historical centre of Kalamata.
  • Byzantine churches
  • Cultural events, such as the International Dance Festival
  • Kalamata International Dance Festival
  • The Castle of Kalamata from the 13th century AD.
  • The Marina and the Port of Kalamata, located SW of the city centre. It is the main and largest port in Messinia and the southern part of the Peloponnese.
  • Kalamatas National Stadium – home of Messiniakos, it contains 5,000 spectators
  • The Kalamata International Airport, an airport located about 7 km (4.3 mi) NW, close to Messene. The runway length is about 2 km (1.2 mi) and it is combined with a military airport.
  • The Railway Museum of the Municipality of Kalamata, a railway museum which first opened since 1986
  • Ancient Messene, some 15 to 20 km (12 mi) north-west of modern Messini
  • The Temple of Apollo Epicurius, about two hour's drive north from Kalamata
  • Tourist information

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