Today Ian, Becky and Jon were taken to Preveza’s main historical attraction, the Nicopolis. We were taken around the Roman and Byzantine fortifications and to the Odeon (a Roman amphitheatre-like place for singing). Jon gave a rendition of the Prologue from Henry V from the centre of the stage.
The importance of location of Preveza and the peninsular became clear as we learned about the strategic significance of the Nicopolis .
As a secondary visit, we travelled high up to into the hills to Kassopi and were given a stunning view over the Preveza Peninsular, the Ambracian Gulf, Lefkada and the Ionian Sea. This is the location for the last stand of the women of Souli who famously threw themselves and their children off the hilltop rather than be enslaved by the Ottoman Empire. We could see the stunning monument from where we were.
Richard spent the day at the Law Court in the town and he will bring news of his visit later.
We are now preparing for our Presentation this eveing which we are giving to the Rotary Club of Preveza.
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