2 days in Kalamata
About the city
🗺️ Kalamata, the capital and central port of Messinia, is situated at the site of ancient Farai. Now a wealthy urban centre and a significant port, it is located 238 km SW of Athens.
💎 Must-see attractions
🏁 The City Hall
🏁 The Modern Greek Art Gallery
🏁 The Benakeion Archaeological Museum
🏁 The spacious central Vassileos Georgiou (King George) square
🏁 The Folklore and History Museum
🏁 The Municipal theatre
🏁 The Railways Park
🏁 The seaside road in front of the city’s extensive beach
🏁 The western beach with the city’s marina connected to the city centre
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Kalamata
Day 2
1
Vasileos Georgiou
Explore the spacious central Vassileos Georgiou (King George) square with many coffee shops, meeting places and strolling venues for residents and visitors.
Don't miss
🛍️ The pedestrian walkway of Aristomenous Street starts here with many stores and coffee shops to populate it
Don't miss
🛍️ The pedestrian walkway of Aristomenous Street starts here with many stores and coffee shops to populate it
2
Archaeological Museum of Messinia
🏁 The Benakeion Archaeological Museum housed in the neoclassical building of the old Municipal agora with findings dating from the Bronze Age to the Roman period.
3
Ipapantis
See the Metropolitan Cathedral of Kalamata, Panagia Ipapanti, one of the largest Cathedrals of Messinia built in 1839.
⛪ The cathedral is known by the name Ypapanti tou Sotiros, or Presentation of the Savior.
⛪ The layout is a traditional Byzantine style and it houses within the ancient and miraculous icon of the Panagia.
⛪ The Panagia Ypapanti is the Protectress of the City of Kalamata.
⛪ The cathedral is known by the name Ypapanti tou Sotiros, or Presentation of the Savior.
⛪ The layout is a traditional Byzantine style and it houses within the ancient and miraculous icon of the Panagia.
⛪ The Panagia Ypapanti is the Protectress of the City of Kalamata.
4
Ιστορικό και Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Καλαμάτας
🏁 The museum housed in the Kiriakou mansion, with traditional objects and relics from the 1821 Greek War of Independence.
5
Kalamata's Castle
🏰 A castle with a rich history on a rocky hill at the NW side of the city of Kalamata.
Day 3
1
Kalamata Municipal Railway Park
🚊 The Railways Park with exhibits of old motorcycles and railway wagons.
2
Messini
The beautiful small town of Messini is 11 km NW from Kalamata. Spend the remaining of the day exploring the town.
Must see
✔️ Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios
✔️ The prominent Municipal Mansion (1870)
✔️ Τ. Katsoulidis – Museum of Carvings
🌅 Go back to Kalamata before sunset to find a good restaurant for dinner nearby the sea.
Must see
✔️ Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios
✔️ The prominent Municipal Mansion (1870)
✔️ Τ. Katsoulidis – Museum of Carvings
🌅 Go back to Kalamata before sunset to find a good restaurant for dinner nearby the sea.
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