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Nassau's
most visited attraction is the Queen's Staircase.
Climb the 65 steps, recently renovated, 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.
For practical purposes, the staircase provides a
shorter route to and form Bennet's Hill.
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