Fort Fincastle
Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
Fort Fincastle, located in Nassau on New Providence Island in the Bahamas, is a historic stone fort built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore to help protect the city and its harbor from pirates and potential attacks.
Perched atop Bennet's Hill, the highest point in Nassau, the fort offers impressive panoramic views of Nassau Harbour, Paradise Island, and the surrounding area. Built from limestone and designed in the shape of a paddle-wheel steamer, it is one of the Bahamas’ best-preserved colonial fortifications.
Visitors often reach the site via the nearby Queen's Staircase and come to explore its historic cannons, unique architecture, and fascinating connection to Nassau’s colonial past.
Location
3MF6+FH3 Bennet's Hill, Prison Lane, Nassau, Bahamas
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Fort Fincastle is located in Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.
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