Kalamata

There is also a Kalamata in the Democratic Republic of Congo, see Kalamata, Democratic Republic of Congo

Sights in and around Kalamata

• Benakeion Archaeological Museum of Kalamata , located in the heart of the historical centre of Kalamata.
• Byzantine churches
• Cultural events, such as the Intenational Dance Festival http://www.greece.gr/CULTURE/TheatreAndDance/KalamataDanceFestival.stm
• 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.
• The Kalamata International Airport, an airport located about 7 km NW, close to Messene. The runway length is about 2 km and it is combined with a military airport.
• The Railway Museum of the Municipality of Kalamata , a railway museum which first opened since 1986
• The Temple of the Epicurian Apollo, about one hour's drive north from Kalamata

http://www.helsun.gr/municipality.asp?regid=4&infoid=93

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