All About Bahamian Culture

Monday, February 25, 2008

The Queen's Staircase

Nassau's most visited attraction is the Queen's Staircase.It has 65 steps which is carved out of solid limestones by slaves in the late 18th century, between 1793 and 1794. It is reported that slaves were forced to cut through rocks with axes and other sharp hand tools.
This 102 foot staircase was named in honour of the 65 years of Queen's Victoria's reign. Construction of this monument is still regarded as remarkable.

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