Ancient Nicopolis - Archaeological museum

Let's "walk" together to the archaeological site of ancient Nicopolis and its Archaeological Museum.

The ancient city of Nicopolis was built by order of Octavian Ceasar, after his victory upon Mark Antony and Cleopatra of Egypt, in the sea-battle of Actium.

The Byzantine walls of Nicopolis, built during the reign of emperor Zenon (471-491 AD), and repaired by Justinian, form an impressive welcome to the visitor of Nicopolis.

Through the recently restored Great Western Gate of the Walls, you can reach the Roman Odeum.

The Roman Odeum was most probably built during the Augustan era and was repaired at the end of the 2nd century AD.

Here seen in spring, the Odeum hosts several theatrical or musical performances during summers. Do not miss such an opportunity if you are around.

Splendid mosaics of minute detail, that once decorated the Christian churches of Nicopolis, have been restored and can be seen in situ.

Sea life is depicted in the mosaics of the north pastoforium of the Doumetios basilica.

Many sculptures have been recovered by archaeologists and are displayed in the New Archaological Museum.

Several sarcofagi have survived and can be seen either in situ, in the north cemetery of Nicopolis, or in the New Museum.

A new museum was built in 2000, which travels the visitor through the history of Nicopolis and also shows the daily life of its people.

If you do not have your own means of transport, then you can reach Preveza by bus ...

... and, if you happen to travel in late spring, a lemon or orange blossom could be an aromatic companion to your trip.

The curiculum vitae of the creator of the watercolour sketches which accompanied us in our "walks" around Preveza.

And here in Greek, for those who dare read it ...

Everything packed up ....