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Prefecture of Preveza :: Nikopolis

The archaeological site of Nikopolis
To those familiar with Hellenistic antiquities, the visit to Nikopolis is a unique experience. The archaeological site covers an area of approximately 350 acres; however, many parts of this area are used for agriculture and thus only islets of archaeological finds survive. Large parts of the walls of the 6th century’s East Roman state (which later would become Byzantium) stand to this day, and create a rather unique impression to the modern viewer.

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The impressive walls built in the 6th century A.D. and surrounded the city.
 


The Conservatory of Nikopolis

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The Conservatory of Nikopolis
The Conservatory of Nikopolis is the highlight amongst the ancient monuments of the city, as it stands almost intact. It was probably used also as a parliament, but its main use was for cultural events in the period where Augustus introduced the “New Actia” festival, which would take place every four years.

The auditorium of the Conservatory is divided in 19 rows of seats and two flights of steps. The Festival of the Municipality of Preveza takes place there today.

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The Conservatory, a jewel of Roman architecture, built almost on the centre of the Roman Nikopolis, hosts today cultural events
 


The ancient theatre

The ancient Theatre of Nikopolis, which lies outside the walls, at a distance of 1.5 kilemeters from Nikopolis village. To construct the auditorium, apart from the inclination of the ground, technicians used supporting walls and buttresses. Today, however, the theatre is not preserved and little remains from its former glory.

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The ancient theatre of Nikopolis, from the seats of which viewers enjoyed a panoramic view over the Gulf of Amvrakikos. Parts of the theatre along with other sections of the archaeological site were transferred to Preveza by Ali Pasa, who used them to build his palace.
 
 
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