Queens Staircase Nassau

The queens staircase commonly referred to as the 66 steps was hewn out of solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794.

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. Took 16 years to build. The stairs are open daily. Hotels near queens staircase.

The queens staircase take an historic walk up or down the stairs of the queens staircase nassaus most visited attraction. The queens staircase is located in central nassau just a short walk from the city harbor. 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.

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. These steps were later renamed in honor of queen victoria who reigned in britain for 64 years from 1837 to 1901. According to tripadvisor travellers these are the best ways to experience queens staircase. The bahamas rainy season is june through november.

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 commonly referred to as the 66 steps is a major landmark that is located in the fort fincastle historic complex in nassau. It provided a direct route from fort fincastle to nassau. View all hotels near queens staircase on tripadvisor.

The staircase can be slick after a rain so be careful. Very impressive a short walk from the docks this grotto and 66 step staircase was made by former slaves in honor of queen victoria banning slavery in the british empire. See 2162 reviews articles and 1364 photos of queens staircase ranked no9 on tripadvisor among 81 attractions in nassau.