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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