Kalamata: Exploring The Vibrant Peloponnesian City
WEB28 apr 2024 · Explore Peloponnese's leading port city, which has a vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and rich flavours. A charming destination located on the southern coastline of the Peloponnese, Kalamata offers a rich blend of historical and cultural experiences, from its stunning Old Town to the annual Kalamata Dance Festival, which showcases world ...
The 21 Best Things to do in Kalamata, Greece - Inside the Travel Lab
WEB17 ago 2023 · Kalamata Old Town Crumbling stone walls, Greek orthodox churches, a handful of museums and plenty of spaces for shade. Kalamata’s Old Town does everything you want it to, with a olde world charm of …
What To Do in Kalamata Greece: History, Olives & Fun
WEB13 feb 2024 · 2. Wander Around The Old Town of Kalamata. At the foot of Kalamata Castle, Kalamata Old Town is where most of the city’s tourist attractions and historic sights are located. It’s a fascinating blend of remnants that date back to the Byzantine period, the Ottoman Empire and the Venetian Rule.
Explore The Old Town Of Kalamata Greece | Thomas Cook
WEBExplore the old city of Kalamata. Overview. Travel guide. Things to do. Currency. The old city of Kalamata is a complete contrast to the modern city, full of traditionally Greek buildings with whitewashed walls and terracotta-topped roofs.
Kalamata Greece - The Essential Travel Guide
WEB8 apr 2024 · Stroll through the small picturesque old town under the Kastro City Fortress, featuring cobblestoned streets, neoclassical buildings, souvenir shops, traditional cafés, and Greek taverns. Visit the Byzantine Church of the Apostles, dating back to …
The Best Things To See And Do In Kalamata Greece - Culture Trip
WEB5 set 2023 · Located in the northern part of the city, just below the castle, Kalamata Old Town is home to several must-see churches, including the Byzantine church of the Holy Apostles and the cathedral of Ypapantis, a few museums, and a plethora of little shops selling local products and original souvenirs.
Things to do in Kalamata, Greece - Life Beyond Borders
WEBOne of the most popular tourist attractions in the town, the 13th century Kalamata Castle sits atop a hill and overlooks the Old Town, giving off spectacular views at sunset. During the revolution against the Ottomans in 1821 it was a perfect sanctuary for the locals, and luckily was one of the few buildings that survived the 1986 earthquake ...
Sights – Visit Kalamata
WEBThe castle. At the edge of the old town is a hill where the town’s castle is built. On this hill the mythological hero Faris built the Acropolis of Farai, as was the ancient name of Kalamata. In the 6th century AD, a Christian church was built on the ancient ruins. Its reconstruction, by a Frankish prince in the 13th century, mainly gave it ...
20 Awesome Things To See And Do In Kalamata, Greece.
WEB10 lug 2023 · Here are just some of the best things to see and do in Kalamata. Wander The ‘Old Town’. I hate the term ‘old town’ because of its mass tourism connotations, but like most European cities and towns, Kalamata has a stunning historic quarter that is an absolute must see.
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WEBSitting just above the agora (market) of the Old Town is Kalamata’s Kastro. Dating from the start of the 13th century, it was built by the Byzantines and finished by the Franks. It isn’t as intricate as other medieval fortifications of the Peloponnese, but it’s a wonderfully atmospheric place to start your tour, with excellent city views.