Archaeological Museum of Nicopolis: One naval battle, one city, one empire

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Preveza, GR Get Directions

“One battle, one city, one empire” – this is the central theme of the permanent exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Nicopolis.

Octavian’s victory at Actium in 31 BC led directly to the foundation of Nicopolis and decisively shaped the form and course of the Roman Empire.

The museum’s displays highlight the prominence and prosperity of both Roman and Christian Nicopolis. Visitors follow the city’s long historical trajectory – from the famous naval battle of Actium to the foundation, flourishing and eventual decline of the city.

The exhibits include statues, architectural reliefs, luxury artifacts, and a wide range of pottery, all reflecting aspects of public and private life in Nicopolis. Rich visual material also documents excavations, conservation, and the restoration of the city’s Roman and Christian monuments from the early 20th century to the present day.

Access

5th km, old National Road Preveza–Ioannina
48100, Preveza

Get directions

On foot

34 minutes from the KTEL bus station of Preveza

By car

8 minutes from the center of Preveza

Opening hours

Summer hours

April 1 – October 31

Mon: 08:00 – 20:00
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:00 – 20:00
Thu: 08:00 – 20:00
Fri: 08:00 – 20:00
Sat: 08:00 – 20:00
Sun: 08:00 – 20:00

Winter hours

November 1 – March 31
Daily: 08:30 – 15:30

Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time  

The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.

Tickets

Full: €10,00
Reduced: €5,00

Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.