Kalamata is relatively small, the Greek town located in two hundred and fifty kilometers from Athens. At the town of Kalamata, a rich and interesting story from the past.
In the time of Homer, in the territory of this town, the city of Fares was located. The modern name, the city was received in honor of the Byzantine monastery built in ancient times. Starting from the eighth century to our era and until the fourth century before the start of our era, Kalamata was under the authority of Sparta and therefore did not imagine interest for ancient Greece. Calamata became famous, after the fourth crusade, who had a place to be in 1204. e. It was after these events that Kalamata moved to francs and the period was entailed by its economic prosperity. The most important date, in the history of the city - March 23, 1821 . On this day, Kalamata was liberated from Turkish aggressors and returned safely into Greece. At the end of the nineteenth century, it was marked as the beginning of the construction of the port, which was to become an economically stable basis in the prosperity of the city.
Kalamata and its attractions.
Talking about history, it is not difficult to assume that the attractions here are more than enough. So it really is.
Church of the Holy Apostles . This church is a symbol of Kalamata, as it was erected in the fifth century and to this day pleases the eye as tourists, it is proud of the locals.
Museum Benaki . In this museum, a collection of essential archaeological finds, starting from the Bronze Age and ending with Roman times.
Military Museum . This museum keeps the collection of Greek weapons and military uniforms of all time.
Railway Park . On the territory of this park is located Railway Museum which is the largest museum in Greece and even was awarded the Award of the European Commission.
In Kalamate, there is a gallery of modern Greek art and the municipal gallery, which contains about five hundred diverse exhibits.
Be sure to visit National Library , in which more than eighty thousand copies of books and more than fifty thousand newspapers are located, starting from the nineteenth century to the present day.