Entrance to the royal gardens

Nassau

Entrance to the royal gardens

Nassau. Bahamas islands." Coconut paradise".

Nassau is a capital of Bahamas islands. It is the largest city in Bahamas islands. It has a population of just near 210 thousand people and is located in the island of New Providence. Nassau costs on a slope of a hill, almost down to the ocean. It is the trading and cultural centre to Bahamas. Nassau has an attractive harbor, a colorful mix of old world and colonial architecture and bustling port.The tropical climate and natural beauty of the Bahamas has made Nassau a popular tourist destination with a reputation for a relaxing holiday by day and exciting entertainment at night.

The history of the city goes back approximately 341 years when the British settled in the area. Originally it was called Charlestown, but was later renamed in honor of Prince William of Orange-Nassau. Because of the struggle for territory between England and her foes Nassau not once been attacked. During the XVIII century it was a haven for Pirates of the Caribbean, the most famous of whom was Blackbeard. Nassau was the subject of numerous attacks by the Spaniards in the late XVIII century, and in 1776 he was briefly captured by American revolutionaries. In 1783, the government of England was established on the territory, until the acquisition of independence.

Royal Ladder

Area of the Parliament

The modern Nassau is a noisy center of the Bahamas, with luxury hotels, cabarets and casinos. Thanks to numerous courts which do a stop in a city during cruises, it became not only a place of entertainments, but also commercial center. Nassau is the center area of the Parliament, on which stands a statue of Queen Victoria. Around it is a building of the Parliament, the Supreme Court and the colonial administration. At the highest point in town is Government House. Opposite this building in 1830 to celebrate the opening of the New World was a monument to Christopher Columbus. In the west of harbor, on a hill there is Charlotte's fort. The place most visited by tourists is the Royal Ladder. The International airport is located in Nassau. Main Street Nassau is Bay Street. Not far from the Nassau Paradise Island is located. Finally, crown the Bahamas capital are royal gardens.

Be sure to visit the "Coconut paradise" just so people dubbed the Caribbean, the Bahamas and their capital. Nassau - the capital of comfortable beaches and the magnificent beach holiday. Flights to Nassau are not expensive.

Paradise Island

Monument to Christopher Columbus

Climate is tropical and subtropical trade wind, with a rainy period from May to October, although a pronounced rainy season there. The temperature in winter is usually up to +15 C °, while in summer it is not above 32 C °. The coolest season is from September to May when the temperature drops to +18-22 C °.

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