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Landmarks in Nassau
Guide Location: Bahamas » Nassau
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.9 km
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Author: vickyc
Nassau is the heart of Bahamas and consequently provides a number of notable landmarks. Here you will find historical monuments like the Queen Victoria, Fort Fincastle and Fort Charlotte, as well as several other landmarks of value.
Tour Stops and Attractions
Fort Fincastle
1) Fort Fincastle
Fort Fincastle is an outstanding historical site. The fort was built on Bennet's Hill around 1793. Fincastle received the title of the lord who constructed it. The fort was built to protect the island from enemies and even today tourists will find several of the old weapons that were left behind.
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Parliament Square
2) Parliament Square
Parliament Square is a very beautiful square in Nassau with a statue of Queen Victoria and several government buildings in the distant horizon. Some of the buildings were built in the 18th century and display a semi circular form that is evident of the Georgian style and colonial architecture.
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Rawson Square
3) Rawson Square
Rawson Square faces Parliament square and offers some important monuments. Churchill Building, where the members of Bahamas government sit, is among the most popular. Also, tourists may visit the monument to Sir Milo Butler, an important person in the history of the Bahamas. Butler was the first governor of this country when the islands received independence from Great Britain in 1973.
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Straw Market
4) Straw Market
The Straw Market in Nassau is a very popular venue for local souvenirs and crafts. The market attracts a lot of tourists as one will not grow bored with the plethora of straw items such as dolls, hats, baskets, and bags. You will also find handicraft wooden items, masks, statues, jewelry, sea shells, and many other objects of value here.
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Christ Church Cathedral
5) Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral is a huge stone cathedral in downtown Nassau. The cathedral is the historical landmark of the city. The original building dates back to 1670 and became a cathedral in 1861. The building of the church is very impressive and must be visited while in Nassau.
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Government House
6) Government House
Since 1801, the Government House has been the official residence of the Governor General of the Bahamas. The building is imposing in a pink and white tone set on Duke Street. It's an excellent example of the mingling between Bahamian-British and American Colonial architecture. The house is also undoubtedly the most secure building in The Bahamas, as it is constantly patrolled by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.
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St.Francis Xavier Cathedral
7) St.Francis Xavier Cathedral
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral is another beautiful old church in downtown Nassau. The cathedral is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas, with construction that began around 1885. Visitors will also discover various religious statues in the area around the cathedral.
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Fort Charlotte
8) Fort Charlotte
Fort Charlotte is one of the historical ports in Nassau. The fort protected the city in old times, and is now a popular tourist attraction. The fort was built in 1789 and was named after the wife of King George III. The fort contains a water-less moat, draw-bridge, ramparts, and dungeons.
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Ardastra Gardens and Zoo
9) Ardastra Gardens and Zoo
The Ardastra Gardens and Zoo is located close to downtown Nassau. The zoo is a must visit as it's very special and unique. Here you will find several rare animals and birds from around the world. Also, make sure you bring your camera in order to snap a few photos.
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