Magda's travel guide

The city of Preveza is located in the southernmost part of Epirus and in the middle of the northwestern coast of Greece. It is built on the north side of the Preveza, which connects the Amvrakikos Gulf with the Ionian Sea. Opposite it and only 600 meters away is the sandy promontory of Aktio, known by the famous naval battle of 31 BC. between Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra of Egypt from the one side and Gaius Octavius, from the other.In memory of his victory, Octavius built Nicopolis, one of the biggest ancient cities. Today Preveza is a very picturesque city , that reminds an island with a great super modern boat marina. Do not forget to visit the Saitan Pazar neighborhood and taste petali, (which is local fish grilled in a unique way) and Amvrakikoy shrimps that are wonderful.

Nicopolis. Α city of Epirus, founded by the Romans, after the victorian battle of Aktion against Kleopatra of Egypt in southwestern Epirus near present-day Preveza. Its archaeological site is the largest in ancient Greece (C. Gouvas, 2009). Ancient Nicopolis is located right next to the homonymous community of Nikopolis at the narrowest point of the isthmus of the Preveza Peninsula, well protected by legislation from archeological law, and accessible. Restoration and renovation work is ongoing at various points in the archaeological site. During the last decade the walls, the stadium and the two basilicas of Alcisson and Doumeti have been cleaned and highlighted. In 2006-2009 the Monument of August was excavated and highlighted. In 2012-2013, the Western Central Gate of the Early Christian Walls was rebuilt and the Octavian Theater was refurbished, at the initiative of the Diazoma Association, etc. Nicopolis population, was estimated to be 150,000 people according to recent studies by Constantine Zachos. Do not forget to visit the new Nikopolis museum, situated at 5 th km Prevezas - Ioanninon road.