Kastro
Kastro is a locality in Kalamata, Messenia. Kastro is situated nearby to the locality Anthoupoli, as well as near Agia Paraskevi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Castle of Kalamata and Archaeological Museum of Messenia.
Castle of Kalamata
Castle
Photo: Drakopoulosdim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.
Archaeological Museum of Messenia
Museum
Photo: Drakopoulosdim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Archaeological Museum of Messenia is located in Kalamata, the capital of Messenia in southern Greece. It is in located in 3, Agiou Ioanni street. The museum is built on the site of the city's old market hall.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kalamata and Asprochoma.
Kalamata
Photo: macrolepis, CC BY 3.0.
Kalamata is the main city and port of Messenia region, in the southwestern part of Peloponnese, Greece.
Asprochoma
Village
Asprochoma is a village in Messenia, Greece. It is part of the municipality Kalamata. Asprochoma is situated 3½ km west of Kastro.
Antikalamos
Village
Antikalamos is a village in the municipality of Kalamata, Messenia, Peloponnese, southern Greece. It is located 2 km southeast of Thouria and 6 km northwest of Kalamata city centre. Antikalamos is situated 5 km northwest of Kastro.
Kastro
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Kástro”
- Location: Kalamata, Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.04618° or 37° 2′ 46″ northLongitude
22.11606° or 22° 6′ 58″ eastElevation
49 metres (161 feet)Open location code
8G9424W8+FCGeoNames ID
9960622
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In Other Languages
“Kastro” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Κάστρο”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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