Museums & Heritage · 22 of the best in The Bahamas
The Hermitage, Mount Alvernia
The highest point in the Bahamas
About The Hermitage, Mount Alvernia
Mount Alvernia, known locally as Como Hill, rises 206 feet (63 m), the highest point in The Bahamas. Monsignor John Hawes, Father Jerome to Cat Islanders, an architect and sculptor, built The Hermitage on its peak in 1939 from local stone. A stone path climbs past his carved Stations of the Cross to a 360-degree view.
Why it's on our list
- Built in 1939
- 206 ft summit
- Stations of the Cross
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Hermitage, Mount Alvernia before you go.