Nicopolis

  • Nicopolis is the Archeological Site of the Roman City of Nicopolis located in Old Preveza, 3 miles (5km) north of Preveza, in the Region of Epirus in northwestern Greece.
  • The city was founded by Augustus in 29 BCE to commemorate his victory at the nearby Battle of Actium (31 BCE). It became the capital of the Province of Epirus in 110 CE.

Roman Sites

  • Actium Trophy Monument
  • Aqueduct Bridge
  • Baths
  • Nympheum Fountain
  • Odeon
  • Stadium, used for the Actian Games
    • Gymnasium
    • Hippodrome
    • Theatre
  • Vila of Antoninus
  • Walls and Gates

Museums

  • Archeological Museum of Nicopolis
    • Located in the Archeological Area of Nicopolis.
    • The museum holds many Artefacts including Marble Tombs, Statues and Sarcophagae from the excavations of Nicopolis.

 

Nicopolis

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