Attractions · 22 of the best in The Bahamas
Queen’s Staircase & Fort Fincastle
The 66 steps
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About Queen’s Staircase & Fort Fincastle
The official tourism site records that the Queen’s Staircase, the “66 Steps”, was hewn out of solid limestone by enslaved people between 1793 and 1794, as a direct route from Fort Fincastle down to Nassau. The steps were later renamed for Queen Victoria. At the top, Fort Fincastle (1793) stands on Bennet’s Hill above the town and harbour.
Why it's on our list
- Cut by hand in 1793–94
- Fort Fincastle above
- In downtown Nassau
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Queen’s Staircase & Fort Fincastle before you go.