Copernicus Science Centre (Street Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20, Warsaw) — this science museum is named after the famed 16th century Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus – who originally promoted his proven theory that the Sun, not the Earth, was the center of the universe. This science center has over 450 interactive exhibits – which has become popular […]
Bedzin Castle (ul. Świerczewskiego 15 Bedzin) — located in the town of the same name, this castle goes back to the 14th century. A previous wooden fortification existed here, but was burned down by the Mongols in 1241. In 1358, Casimir the Great (1333-1370) replaced that structure with the current (still-standing) stone-based one. At the […]
Andros Lighthouse (Andros Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina, Fresh Creek, Andros) – this restaurant, which serves typical Bahamian meals, is popular with the yachting crowd, and offers seaside views as well.
Queen’s Staircase (top of Elizabeth Avenue hill, south of Shirley Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) — the Queen’s Staircase, commonly referred to as the 66 steps, is a major landmark that is located in the Fort Fincastle Historic Complex in Nassau. It was hewn out of solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794 […]
Prince George Wharf (Waterfront at Rawson Square, Nassau, New Providence Island) — this is a popular and busy port, accommodating mainly cruise ships (up the seven at the same time). When such cruise ship traffic occurs, there are 15,000 to 20,000 cruise passengers roaming the streets all at once, heading for the outlying islands and […]
Rawson Square (Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) — Rawson Square is the gateway to the city for cruise-ship passengers. It was named for Sir Rawson W. Rawson who was Governor of The Bahamas during the late 1860s. In the middle of the square is a bronze bust of Sir Milo Butler, the first Bahamian […]
Perfume Factory (behind International Bazaar, West Sunrise Highway and Mall Drive, on access road Freeport, Grand Bahama) – visitors can create their own Bahamian fragrance at the Perfume Factory! Located in a beautiful replica of an old Bahamian mansion, discover top fragrances such as:Sand Cologne, Pink Pearl, Guanahani, Paradise, Island Promises, Bahama Blue Bahama Mama, […]
Pompey Museum (Bay and George Streets, Nassau, New Providence Island) –– The Pompey Museum is named in honor of a courageous slave, Pompey, who lived on the Rolle Plantantion on Steventon, Exuma, Bahamas. Historic Vendue House, or the Bourse as it was known, was built some time before 1769 and continued to function as a […]
Pirates of Nassau (Museum) (George and King Streets, Nassau, New Providence Island) — this wax museum is dedicated to the life and times of Pirates in The Bahamas and those who fought against them. You can take self-guided or guided tours of the facility which take approximately thirty (30) minutes. There are dramatic recreations of […]
Parliament Square (Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) –– the buildings in Parliament Square were constructed in 1815 by the Loyalists (modeled after buildings that are found in New Bern, the old capital of North Carolina). These flamingo-pink government buildings are excellent examples of the colonial architecture of old Nassau. The building to the right […]