Kalambaka
or Kalampaka is a municipality in the Trikala Prefecture, Greece. Population 11,841
(2001). The famous Meteora monasteries are located in the municipality. Kalambaka
is the northwestern terminal of the old Thessaly Railways, now part of OSE. Kalambaka
voted as one of the most beautiful places in Greece by the show of Skai TV, I
LOVE GR .
Kalambaka
is a twin town of Schwabach, Germany.
On
the 27 August, 1881, Kalambaka was granted independence from Turkish rule. On
Thursday April 23 of 1943 took place in Kalabaka a battle between Greeks and Italians
in which 70 Italians solders died. In 1995 an ancient tomb was found in Kalabaka
dating from the 20th century BC.
When the Romans conquered Greece, Kalambaka was called Eginio. This is the ancient
name of the city. The name Kalambaka was given 6-7 centuries ago. It is Turkish
origin and means powerful fortress.
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Kalambaka
or Kalampaka is a municipality in the Trikala Prefecture, Greece. Population 11,841
(2001). The famous Meteora monasteries are located in the municipality. Kalambaka
is the northwestern terminal of the old Thessaly Railways, now part of OSE. Kalambaka
voted as one of the most beautiful places in Greece by the show of Skai TV, I
LOVE GR .