Nicopolis
Νικόπολη
The 'City of Victory' founded by Octavian to commemorate the Battle of Actium, with well-preserved walls, a theatre and Byzantine mosaics.
Nicopolis means 'City of Victory'. Octavian founded it in 31 BC after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium, and it grew into a major Roman city in the Epirus region. The site is extensive. Visitors can see the Byzantine walls and gates, the Roman theatre and odeon, remnants of aqueducts, the mosaic floors of the Alkison Basilica, and the Augustus Victory Monument on the hill to the north, which marks the site of his military camp. The nearby Nicopolis Archaeological Museum holds statues and tombstones from the excavations and is worth visiting together with the site. Admission and opening hours follow the announcements of the Greek Ministry of Culture. From Lefkada town, it is about 25 to 30 minutes' drive via the Preveza undersea tunnel (toll), so you need a car or a private driver.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–15:30 (extended in summer; check official hours)
Nearby sights
- Castle of Santa Maura
- Agios Ioannis Beach & Windmills
- Archaeological Museum of Lefkada
- Lefkada Town
- Faneromeni Monastery
- Pefkoulia Beach
- Agios Nikitas
- Milos Beach