Archaeological and historical sites of Preveza Prefecture

Preveza is a city in the region of Epirus, northwestern Greece, located on the northern peninsula of the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf. It is the capital of the regional unit of Preveza, which is the southern part of the region of Epirus. At first, you begin with the Ancient Nikopolis also known as the ‘city of victory’, it is located near Preveza city. The next station is the historical monument of Zalongo This monument is a symbol of self-sacrifice known for the fact that many women from Souli and their children committed suicide to avoid the captivation of the Ottoman Empire. Later, you will visit the gates of Hade which is a narrow part of the canyon in Acheron river. Last but not least, you will visit Nekromanteion (or oracle of the dead): The most famous oracle of the dead in the ancient Greek world and it is located near the northwest shores of the Acherousian Lake, where the rivers of Hades, Acheron and Kokytos meet.