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This historic city, in its modern form, continues to play a key role in Greece. From this port, the largest in the [[Messinia prefecture|Messinia Prefecture]], the famous [[olive oil]] and the well-known [[Kalamata olives]] and figs are traded.

==Geography - Demography==
*The city is the capital and port of the [[Messinia prefecture]].
*It has 44,052 inhabitants.
*A ferryboat links the port with Gytheion, Kythira, and [[Crete]].
*The city has daily flights to [[Athens]].

Finds from recent excavations imply that Kalamata is on the site of the ancient Pharai (one of seven cities that [[Agamemnon]] offered to [[Achilles]]).

Kalamata first emerged as a city of political significance during Frankish rule.

In [[1459]] it came under [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman rule]]. From [[1685]] to [[1715]] it was under the Venetians. It then returned to Ottoman rule until its liberation.

The liberation of the Greek nation from Turkish rule in [[1821]] began in the historic Apostles chapel, located in 23rd March Square. The chapel dates to [[1317]].

It was the first city in occupied Greece to be liberated.

It was in Kalamata that the first government met, the first national printing house was established, and the first newspaper of the new state was printed.

==Landmarks==
*The Castle, built in [[1210]], is one of the city’s landmarks and has a wonderful amphitheatre often used for performances.
*The impressive cathedral of Kalamata is dedicated to the Hypapanti tou Sotiros. The icon of the Hypapanti.
*The Library, founded in [[1933]], contains 60,000 volumes, manuscripts, papyri, illuminated gospels, and other rare books.
*The Municipal Art Gallery has an exhibition of works by Greek painters.

==Other information==
*In [[2003]], Kalamata hosted the International Kalamata Documentary Film Festival for the fifth year running,
*For the past few years, the International Dance Festival has been held here, in the summer, with performances by famous dance groups from all over the world.

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 Kalamata first emerged as a city of political significance during Frankish rule.
-In [[1459]] it came under [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman rule]]. From [[1685]] to [[1715]] it was under the Venetians. It then returned to Ottoman rule until its liberation.
+In [[1459]] it came under Ottoman rule. From [[1685]] to [[1715]] it was under the Venetians. It then returned to Ottoman rule until its liberation.
-The liberation of the Greek nation from Turkish rule in [[1821]] began in the historic Apostles chapel, located in 23rd March Square. The chapel dates to [[1317]].
+The liberation of the Greek nation from Turkish rule in [[1821]] began in the historic Apostles chapel, located in 23rd March Square. The chapel dates back to [[1317]].
-On 23rd of March, 1821, Kalamata was the first city to be liberated from the Turkish occupation of as much as over 300 years.
+On [[March 23]], [[1821]], Kalamata became the first city to be liberated from the Turkish rule during the Greek [[War of Independence]]. It was in Kalamata that the first government met, the first national printing house was established, and the first newspaper of the new state was printed.
-It was in Kalamata that the first government met, the first national printing house was established, and the first newspaper of the new state was printed.
+Later during the war, in [[1825]], [[Ibrahim Pasha]] recaptured and destroyed the city. After this, Kalamata was rebuilt and became one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean sea. It is not surprising that the 2nd oldest Chamber of Commerce in the Mediterranean, after that of Marseille, exists in Kalamata. After [[World War II]], and due to political issues, Kalamata, as well as most of the [[Peloponnese]], was excluded from the government development plans, in favour of north Greece. That was a major blow on the local economy, resulting in the decline of the port and hence the city. During the [[1970s]] and [[1980s]], development and growth in Kalamata were slow and only after the city suffered severe damage from the earthquakes of September [[1986]], did the local authorities and individuals strained their financial resources to bring a wind of change to the forgotten capital of Messinia. Due to these efforts, Kalamata has now fully recovered and developed into a modern provincial capital, with all facilities and amenities, as well as one of the most modern hospitals in Greece.
 ==Landmarks==

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 *The city is the capital and port of the [[Messinia prefecture]].
 *It has 44,052 inhabitants.
-*A ferryboat links the port with Gytheion, Kythira, and [[Crete]].
+*A ferryboat links the port with [[Gytheion]], [[Kythira]], and [[Crete]].
 *The city has daily flights to [[Athens]].

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 This historic city, in its modern form, continues to play a key role in Greece. From this port, the largest in the [[Messinia prefecture|Messinia Prefecture]], the famous [[olive oil]] and the well-known [[Kalamata olives]] and figs are traded.
 ==Geography  - Demography==
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 *The city has daily flights to [[Athens]].
 Finds from recent excavations imply that Kalamata is on the site of the ancient Pharai (one of seven cities that [[Agamemnon]] offered to [[Achilles]]).
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 The liberation of the Greek nation from Turkish rule in [[1821]] began in the historic Apostles chapel, located in 23rd March Square. The chapel dates to [[1317]].
-It was the first city in occupied Greece to be liberated.
+On 23rd of March, 1821, Kalamata was the first city to be liberated from the Turkish occupation of as much as over 300 years.
-It was in Kalamata that the first government met, the first national printing house was established, and the first newspaper of the new state was printed.
+In [[1825]], [[Ibrahim Pasha]] destroyed the city during the Greek war of independence. After this, Kalamata was rebuilt and became one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean sea. It is not surprising that the 2nd oldest Chamber of Commerce in the Mediterranean, after that of Marseille, exists in Kalamata. After World War II, and due to political issues, Kalamata, as well as most of the Peloponnese, was excluded from the government development plans, in favour of north Greece instead. That was a major strike on the local economy, resulting in the decline of the port and hence the city. During 70s and the 80s, development and growth in Kalamata were words from worlds away, and only after the city suffered severe damage from the earthquakes of September 1986, the local authorities and individuals strained their financial resources to bring a wind of change to the forgotten capital of Messinia. Due to these efforts, Kalamata has now fully recovered and developed into a modern provincial capital, with all facilities and amenities, as well as one of the most modern hospitals in Greece.
 ==Landmarks==
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 *In [[2003]], Kalamata hosted the International Kalamata Documentary Film Festival for the fifth year running,
 *For the past few years, the International Dance Festival has been held here, in the summer, with performances by famous dance groups from all over the world.