Nikopolis
Nicopolis or Actia Nicopolis was the capital city of the Roman province of Epirus. Its site, near Preveza, Greece, still contains impressive ruins. The city was founded in 29 BC by Octavian in commemoration of his victory in 31 BC over Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium nearby.- Archaeological site
- …lies at an elevation of 5 metres (16 feet)
- Address: Νικόπολη
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nikopoli and Mytikas.
Kanali
Village
Kanali is a seaside village and a community in the Preveza regional unit, northwestern Greece. Kanali is situated 6 km northwest of Nikopolis.
Nikopolis
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Latitude
39.02277° or 39° 1′ 22″ north
Longitude
20.73698° or 20° 44′ 13″ east
Open location code
8GF22PFP+4Q
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
From French to Greek—“Nikopolis” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Θέατρο Αρχαίας Νικόπολης and Στάδιο Αρχαίας Νικόπολης.
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