Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, located in downtown Nassau, is the "mother church" of all Anglican churches in the Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands and is one of the most beautiful historical sites in the Bahamas. The existing church edifice, which was built in 1841 and first used for services in 1842, is still in use today. It's made of locally mined limestone stones held together mostly by their size and weight, as well as gravity, rather than cement. The Cathedral is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as for regular church services.

The Lord Proprietors constructed the first church on this site in 1670, making it the first church in the Bahamas. The current edifice, which was completed in 1841, is the fifth church to stand on this site. Nassau became a city and Christ Church became a cathedral in 1861, marking a watershed moment in the islands' history. Tablets line the church's walls, documenting the struggles that Nassau residents faced over 150 years ago. Make a point of looking at the baptismal font on the sanctuary's back row. A little church mouse cut into the wood bears the marks of its British carpenter.

Fun fact: The east-facing stained-glass windows, which show well-known themes from the New Testament, were erected and consecrated in March 1949. They depict Christ's crucifixion, an empty tomb, and ascension. Several graves dating from 1760 may be seen on the grounds around the Cathedral.

Location: 3MG4+X7Q, George St, Nassau, Bahamas
Website: https://christchurchcathedralbahamas.com/