Queen’s Staircase, Historical limestone stairway in Nassau, Bahamas
The Queen's Staircase consists of 66 steps carved from solid limestone rock, reaching a height of 31 meters between downtown Nassau and Fort Fincastle.
Six hundred enslaved persons carved this limestone staircase between 1793 and 1794 to create a direct escape route from Fort Fincastle to Nassau City.
The steps received their name in honor of Queen Victoria, who ruled Britain for 64 years and contributed to the abolition of slavery.
The staircase remains accessible throughout the year, with local guides available at the entrance to share detailed information about its construction methods.
Recent renovations in 2024 invested 200,000 dollars to maintain the structural integrity of this limestone formation while preserving its historical features.
Website: https://bahamas.com/vendor/queens-staircase
GPS coordinates: 25.07384,-77.33782
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:21
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