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The oldest church in Kalamata, Agioi Apostoloi or the Church of the Holy Apostles, is a cult place for residents of Kalamata. Built in the 13th century AD, the church amazes its numerous visitors with its strict and laconic lines. That being said, Greeks honor this ancient landmark not because of its look but because of its role in the creation of the country. In 1821, rebels’ chiefs made a vow to free their home country from Turkish expansionists exactly in this church. That is why Kalamata is considered the cradle of the independence movement in the country. Quite an interesting fact – before Greece joined the European Union, the country’s 500 drachma note had an image of Agioi Apostoloi in it.

Fans of ancient history will find it very interesting to visit the Archaeological Museum of Kalamata. It exhibits a range of artifacts that cast the light upon the major events in the ancient Greek and Medieval history. Remarkably, many of these items were found in the suburbs of the city, but the museum exhibits relics found in different regions of the country. A large part of the exhibition is dedicated to the culture and art of Greeks. Among the most precious artifacts, there are bas-reliefs and sculptures, the age of some of which is more than 1,500 years. The museum’s building itself is very interesting. In the past, it was a mansion that belonged to the rich Benakis family. The building still hasn’t lost its aristocratic charm.
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