Queen's Staircase
- Address:Elizabeth Ave, Nassau
- Admission:Free
Cultural Experience, Nature & Wildlife, Off-the-Beaten Path, Walking/Hiking, Monument - Natural, Trail
3:27 AM Sunday, May 27
Passing clouds. Mild.
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You might be surprised to find out that the most visited attraction in Nassau is a 31 m (102 ft) staircase. But the staircase's value resides not just in its 65 steps, but in its importance to Bahamian cultural history. The steps were carved out of solid limestone by slaves sometime between 1793 and 1794; a century later the staircase was renamed to honor the 65 year reign of Queen Victoria as well as her role in helping bring about the abolition of slavery in the Bahamas.
Today, come and marvel at the serene majesty of the steep, sloping staircase, still considered a remarkable construction feat. In order to carve the steps, the slaves had to cut through the rocks with axes and other sharp hand tools. The staircase leads to the back of Fort Fincastle.
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This waws a great tour of parts of the Island. I recommend it to all. It was a great opportunity to see the diverse areas of the island and the unique culture of the people.
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The tour was very informative and a pleasant way to get to know the Nassau area. Continue Reading »
This was an interesting tour, and we had a very interesting guide during my tour. The bus was a little bit old. The tour does not stop at Atlantis Hotel, but separate tours of Atlantis can be bought. The bus can leave you downtown at the end of the tour. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The staircase is located on the northern end of the island, and is a very short distance from most other locations in Nassau.
