In the south of the city is Parliament Square, around which the main administrative buildings were built in the 18th-19th centuries. Here you can see the Parliament of the Bahamas, as well as the House of Assembly and the Supreme Court building located next to it. The buildings have been used for their intended purpose since their construction, they still house representative offices of the main city authorities. Besides the beautiful architectural monuments, there is also a symbolic statue of Queen Victoria on the square.
One of the most visited city attractions is the Royal Staircase. It is a stone-carved staircase located on the side of a hill. Its construction began in the 18th century and lasted about 16 years. It is one of the many local monuments dedicated to Queen Victoria by colonialists. The queen spent 65 years on the throne, so the staircase built in her honor has 65 steps. It is noteworthy that it wasn't possible to complete the construction due to the abolition of slavery. For tourists, it is a popular photographed object, and climbing the steep stone staircase remains one of their favorite entertainments. At the top of the hill, they can find one of the most popular observation platforms.
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