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Culture in Kalamata

Culture to see and visit in Kalamata (Greece). From events to old, culturally significant buildings.

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Church of the Holy Apostles

Εκκλησία των Αγίων Αποστόλων

In the north part of 23rd March square of Kalamata in Kalamata's historical center is located by the 12th century the temple of Agious Apostolous. This church is very important for every person who live in Kalamata because the church is connected with their freedom against turks in 1821. In 23rd of March in 1821 the day that the greek revolution began the place where the leaders started was this church.

Church of Ypapanti tou Sotiros

Ναός της Υπαπαντής του Σωτήρος

The Cathedral of Kalamata is called "Ypapanti tou Sotiros" or "Presentation of the Savior". The cathedral is one of the largest of Messinia. It was built in 1839 and consecrated in 1873. The layout is a traditional Byzantine style and it houses within the ancient and miraculous icon of the Panagia. Annually on 2nd February, it celebrates the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple. It also celebrates on the Apodosis of Pascha, which is a moveable feast day celebrated the day prior to the Holy Ascension. It was on the Apodosis of Pascha that the wonder working icon was discovered. The Panagia Ypapanti is the Protectress of the City of Kalamata.