Queen's Staircase, Nassau

Name: Queen's Staircase
Address: Elizibeth Ave, Nassau, The Bahamas

#11 among attractions in Nassau

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The Queen's Staircase is a walkway of 66 steps (102 feet in Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas. It was carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794 to create an escape route from the fort above and is a major landmark of Nassau. The stairs are located at Fort Fincastle Historic Complex near Bennet's Hill in Downtown Nassau next to Princess Margaret Hospital and Grosvenor Campus of the University of the Bahamas. ()

Opened: 1794 (230 years ago)Height: 102 ftSteps: 65Coordinates: 25°4'23"N, 77°20'15"W

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Elizibeth AveNassau The Bahamas

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Queen's Staircase – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Atlantis Paradise Island, St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Government House.

1.3 miNE
Expansive beach resort with a water park
Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau
33 min walk • Nestled on the sun-kissed shores of Nassau, The Bahamas, Atlantis Paradise Island is an ocean-themed resort that embodies the myth and splendor of the lost city of Atlantis. This sprawling hotel and casino complex is an iconic tropical retreat that offers an...
0.4 miNW
Church
St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, Nassau
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nassau, the bustling capital of The Bahamas, stands St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, a beacon of spiritual solace and historical architecture. This venerable church has been a cornerstone of the city's Christian community since its establishment...
0.6 miW
Church
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas, stands the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, an emblem of spiritual solace and historical architecture. This church, a cornerstone of Bahamian Catholic heritage, has been a place of worship and community...
0.5 miNW
Lighthouse
Government House, Nassau
13 min walk • Perched atop Mount Fitzwilliam and offering a commanding view of Nassau, Government House is not only the official residence of the Governor-General of The Bahamas but also a historic beacon of colonial architectural grandeur.
0.6 miW
Local history and art in a historic villa
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, Nassau
16 min walk • The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, nestled in the heart of Nassau, is a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic expression. Situated in the historic Villa Doyle, built in the 1860s, the gallery serves as a celebration of Bahamian art and history through its...
~130 ftW
Historical place, Forts and castles, View point
Fort Fincastle, Nassau
1 min walk • Fort Fincastle is a fort located in the city of Nassau on the island of New Providence in The Bahamas. It was built to provide protection to Nassau. The fort was built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore to protect Nassau from pirates.
~1140 ftN
25°4'34"N • 77°20'16"W
Bahamas Historical Society, Nassau
6 min walk • Museum, History museum
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Pirates of Nassau, Nassau
14 min walk • The Old Fort of Nassau, also known as Fort Nassau, was a fort in Nassau, Bahamas, first built in 1697. The fort lasted for nearly two hundred years with a rich legacy of history until it was finally demolished in 1897.
0.5 miNW
25°4'36"N • 77°20'42"W
Antonius Roberts Studio and Gallery at Hillside House, Nassau
14 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
0.5 miNW
25°4'38"N • 77°20'39"W
Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau
13 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
1 miSE
25°3'50"N • 77°19'29"W
The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, Nassau
27 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

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Nearby attractions include Fort Fincastle, Nassau (1 min walk), Water Tower, Nassau (1 min walk), Bahamas Historical Society, Nassau (6 min walk), Nassau Public Library, Nassau (8 min walk).