Nassau Queens Staircase
It provided a direct route from fort fincastle to nassau.
Nassau queens staircase. In no small part because of its historic significance and method of construction youll feel as if youve taken a step back in time. A road leads to its summit so those unable to climb the steps will still have an opportunity to take in the views from bennets hill. It was hewn out of solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794 and it is said that it provided a direct route from fort fincastle to nassau city. Island highlights sightseeing tour from us3500 two island tour from us3590 nassau bahamas highlights tour from us3898 bahamas culture tour from nassau including rum cake from us5129.
The queens staircase is located in central nassau just a short walk from the city harbor. The nassau queens staircase is a set of steps located on nassau island and is a prominent part of any nassau tour for guests. The set of 65 steps was carved out of the natural limestone wall that once rested in its place by slaves between 1793 and 1794. View all hotels near queens staircase on tripadvisor.
A local historian who will give a thoughtful and accurate account of bahamian history and the history of nassau and the queens staircase. Book your tickets online for queens staircase nassau. The queens staircase are a set of 65 steps 102 feet 31 m carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794it is a major landmark located in nassau bahamasthe stairs are located at fort fincastle historic complex near bennets hill in downtown nassau next to princess margaret hospital and grosvenor campus of the university of the bahamas. 059 mi sivananda ashram yoga retreat bahamas 048 mi graycliff hotel 053 mi british colonial hilton nassau 009 mi westwind club 130 mi warwick paradise island bahamas all inclusive.
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The queens staircase commonly referred to as the 66 steps is a major landmark that is located in the fort fincastle historic complex in nassau. The stairs are open daily. The queens staircase take an historic walk up or down the stairs of the queens staircase nassaus most visited attraction. These steps were later renamed in honor of queen victoria who reigned in britain for 64 years from 1837 to 1901.