Nicopolis

Nicopolis
Νικόπολις (in Greek)
	The Roman nymphaeum of Nicopolis
	Shown within Greece
Alternative name	Actia Nicopolis
Location	Preveza, Epirus, Greece
Region	Epirus
Coordinates	39°00′30″N 20°44′01″E / 39.00833°N 20.73361°E
Type	Settlement
History
Builder	Octavian
Founded	29 BC
Site notes
Condition	Ruined
Ownership	Public
Management	33rd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities
Public access	Yes
Website	Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Nicopolis (‹See Tfd›Greek: Νικόπολις, translit. Nikópolis, lit. "City of Victory") or Actia Nicopolis was the capital city of the Roman province of Epirus Vetus. It is located near Preveza, Greece. 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.^[1]

Many impressive ruins of the ancient city may be visited today.