Museum of Military History Kalamata, Kalamata
The Military Museum of Kalamata traces the military history of Kalamata from the Battle of Kalamata in 1821 which ended Ottoman occupation, to the present day.
The Military Museum of Kalamata traces the military history of Kalamata from the Battle of Kalamata in 1821 which ended Ottoman occupation, to the present day. It covers the Macedonian Struggle, Balkan Wars, Asia Minor Catastrophe, the World Wars, battles of Ochura and Crete, the Middle East and the National Resistance. It highlights not only war efforts, but also peacekeeping operations in Somalia, Korea, former Yugoslavia, the Gulf War and Afghanistan. Exhibits comprise photographs, audio-visual presentations, paintings, uniforms, military equipment, guns, tanks, armored vehicles, aircraft, and other memorabilia. Entry to the Military Museum is free.
Hours
Sun
11:00
13:00
Mon
NA
Tue
9:00
14:00
Wed
18:00
20:00
Thu
9:00
14:00
Fri
9:00
14:00
Sat
9:00
14:00
About Museum of Military History Kalamata
Meletiou 10, Kalamata 241 00, Greece
+30 2721 021219
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