Destinations


Many important archaeological sites can be found in Preveza and it is definitely worth paying them a visit to become acquainted with the local history. The most popular historical monument in the area is the Ancient Nicopolis. It was built by the emperor Octavian after the battle of Actium (31 BC) to commemorate his triumph against Cleopatra and Antony.
The Zalongo Memorial is another impressive structure that was created to commemorate the death of 63 Souliot women with their children who chose to fall off the cliff and leap to their death instead of being captured by the men of Ali Pasha when Souli surrendered to them after many years of fighting. This monument stands today as a symbol of independence and free spirit.
It is also worth seeing from up close the castle Pantocrator, which was named after the homonymous church. This castle was built by Ali Pasha in the 19th century and it will cast your mind back to old times. If you love castles, you should also go to the St. George Castle, St. Andrew’s Castle, as well as the famous castle of Parga that will leave a lasting impression on you with their exquisite architecture.
