Castle
Castle of Kalamata
Greek name: Κάστρο Καλαμάτας
Say it: Kastro Kalamatas
Photo: Drakopoulosdim, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
About
The Castle of Kalamata is a ruined medieval fortress in Kalamata, the capital of Messenia in southern Greece. The present structure dates to the 13th century, being built by the Crusaders who founded the Principality of Achaea. It replaced (while incorporating some parts) an earlier Byzantine castle, that was in turn built on the site of the acropolis of ancient Pharae. The castle was largely razed in 1685, after being captured by the Venetians.
Nearby
Places within walking or a short drive, best first.
- Neptune TempleArchaeological site3.7 km away
- Early Helladic MegaronArchaeological site3.8 km away
- Military Museum of KalamataMuseum320 m away
- Archaeological Museum of MesseniaMuseum380 m away
- Historical and Folklore Museum of KalamataMuseum240 m away
- The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumesMuseum420 m away
- RailwayparkMuseum2 km away
- F-5 fighter airplaneAttraction350 m away
- Anoichto Theatro KalamatasTheatre290 m away
- Diethnes Kentro ChororouTheatre1 km away
- Di.Pe.The.K.Theatre1.2 km away
- DIPETHE KalamatasTheatre1.2 km away
Museums nearby
Museums a short trip away, nearest first.
- Historical and Folklore Museum of KalamataMuseum240 m away
- Military Museum of KalamataMuseum320 m away
- Archaeological Museum of MesseniaMuseum380 m away
- The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumesMuseum420 m away
- RailwayparkMuseum2 km away