Queen's Staircase

Historical landmark · Nassau

Queen's Staircase

Historical landmark · Nassau

Greenwich St, Nassau, Bahamas

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Limestone staircase carved by slaves, offers city views

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"A historic Nassau landmark hand-carved from solid limestone rock between 1793 and 1794 by enslaved people to provide a direct route between the town and Fort Fincastle; it features 66 steep steps and is surrounded by lush island foliage." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"The Queen's Staircase, an 18th-century passageway in Nassau's historic district, has been restored."

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"A historic staircase within the Fort Fincastle Historic Complex, dating back to the late 18th century." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"One of the smaller forts in the Bahamas sits right at the heart of downtown Nassau. Fort Fincastlewas built from cut limestone atop Bennett’s Hill to defend Nassau from pirates. One of the most notable features near the fort andhistoric complexis the Queen’s Staircase, a 66-step stairway hewn from solid rock by slaves to connect the fort to the city. You can walk the stairs as you make your way to the fort, then enjoy a great view of the city and the coastline. If you’re counting steps, you’ll notice that thereareonly 65;that’s because the final step is buried under the modern asphalt paving at the bottom."

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Cirrus Sanofi

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One of the few true historical landmarks in the Bahamas and the city of Nassau, these historic steps lead up to an 18th-century fort. There’s no entrance fee, but you might be approached by locals trying to sell you souvenirs or bottled water. It’s definitely worth walking through this spot, it's genuinely beautiful, offers some cool shade, and once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with a stunning view over all of Nassau.

Mayank Trivedi

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This is a historical monument in honor of free men of African descent built by Queen Victoria way back in 1800s. These 66 steps are now remained at 64. This is a popular tourist attraction in Nassau, Bahamas. Unfortunately if you climb these steps, there is nothing much up there. Still it's good to visit this historical monument and immerse in the history of Bahamian culture.

Alexis Gutierrez

Google

Sweet little historical spot that has so much beauty to it. If you are coming from the cruise terminal, following your walking google map, it’s about a 12-15 min walk that does not need a taxi or tour guide if you don’t want it. It’s not the best walk as there are some steep places, but if you are ready to walk and want to explore the Bahamas, this is perfect. Once you get to the staircase, there are a few little shops where you can buy drinks and snacks if needed. Once you get out, it’s about another 12-15 min walk back to the cruise terminal. Would recommend!

S Holifield-Whetstone

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Free, open landmark in the Bahamas. It is only the stairs and a small waterfall. Great for a photo op. At the top of the stairs, there are a few local vendors. You can read about the history behind the stair case and proceed to downtown, which is in close proximity or venture off to another attraction.

Emptynesters Travels

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About 10-15 minute walk from the cruise port. The area features lush tropical vegetation and a cascading waterfall. The staircase leads to Fort Fincastle. It is carved from solid limestone between 1793 and 1794 and is 66 steps in height. It was intended as a secure passage to the Fort. It was named in honor of Queen Victoria.

Paul Eddy

Google

Magical Staircase. Cut from the island limestone and dotted with vegetation, a calm oasis in the middle of the city. Unfortunately Fort Fincastle is closed for renovations. Still very worthy of a visit.

Michael C

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Stunning historical staircase dating back to the late 1700's.A walkable distance from the centre of Nassau.A must on the way to Fort Fincastle (which was closed for two months when we went,for renovations, but the staircase was worth the walk).

Kristianne Viher

Google

This area is absolutely stunning, especially when you consider how it was carved out by hand. It’s also a great space to get out of the sun and into a cooler spot on a hot day. I went early in the morning and watched a couple of locals using the stairs as their gym while I sat near the waterfall and journaled. No tickets needed, this is free to enter.