Nassau Public Library, Nassau

Name: Nassau Public Library
Address: Shirley Street, Nassau, The Bahamas

#27 among attractions in Nassau

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The Nassau Public Library and Museum, in Nassau, is the largest and oldest of five libraries in the Bahamas. The library was founded in 1837, when the Bahamas Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge was combined with a reading society. The Nassau Public Library was made official in 1847 with the passing of the Nassau Public Library Act. Making it among the oldest Public Libraries in the Commonwealth Caribbean. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 25°4'35"N, 77°20'26"W

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Shirley StreetNassau The Bahamas

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Nassau Public Library – 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
34 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...
~900 ftW
Church
St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, Nassau
5 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...
0.4 miW
Church
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau
11 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...
~1380 ftW
Lighthouse
Government House, Nassau
7 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.
0.4 miW
Local history and art in a historic villa
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, Nassau
12 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...
~1560 ftSE
View point
Queen's Staircase, Nassau
8 min walk • 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.
~1460 ftSE
Historical place, Forts and castles, View point
Fort Fincastle, Nassau
8 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.
~870 ftE
25°4'34"N • 77°20'16"W
Bahamas Historical Society, Nassau
5 min walk • Museum, History museum
~1400 ftW
Museum, History museum
Pirates of Nassau, Nassau
7 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.
~1490 ftW
25°4'36"N • 77°20'42"W
Antonius Roberts Studio and Gallery at Hillside House, Nassau
8 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
~1220 ftW
25°4'38"N • 77°20'39"W
Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau
6 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church

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Which popular attractions are close to Nassau Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Bahamas Historical Society, Nassau (5 min walk), St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, Nassau (5 min walk), Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau (6 min walk), Government House, Nassau (7 min walk).