Greece Highlights Transformation of Ancient Nicopolis Site

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni highlighted the growing importance of the ancient Nicopolis archaeological site following state-funded restoration, protection and enhancement projects.

Ms Mendoni spoke at the inauguration of the completed works at the major archaeological site, which preserves significant monuments and outstanding examples of Roman and early Christian art.

She described Nicopolis as a particularly important and multifaceted monumental complex, preserved within a largely unspoiled natural landscape protected under the Natura 2000 network and the Ramsar Convention.

“In recent years, the Ministry of Culture’s policy has translated into a coherent and comprehensive programme to protect, restore and enhance the archaeological site,” Ms Mendoni said.

She explained that the ministry has combined different funding sources and available financial instruments to implement the programme.

“Through Recovery Fund resources, we completed the overall enhancement of the emblematic Palace of George the Ecdicus and the conservation of the early Christian basilicas,” she said.

Ms Mendoni added that projects funded through the Epirus Regional Operational Programme under the 2014-2021 and 2021-2027 NSRF programmes have delivered and continue to support major interventions at the Great Theatre and the Stadium.

The projects also include the creation of modern visitor infrastructure, with accessibility for people with disabilities.

“This is an integrated plan that restores and highlights Nicopolis’ most important monuments, improves the visitor experience and creates the infrastructure for modern, sustainable and accessible management of the site,” Ms Mendoni said.

She also highlighted the importance of the Nicopolis bypass, which she said had helped unify the archaeological site alongside the restoration and enhancement works.

“The state is investing in practical ways to protect Nicopolis’ unique heritage and is substantially strengthening the foundation of its candidacy for the UNESCO World Heritage List,” Ms Mendoni said.

The Culture Minister thanked the Region of Epirus, the Ephorate of Antiquities of Preveza and the Municipality of Preveza for their contribution to the implementation of the projects.

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