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Historic Churches

Nassau’s religious heritage is anchored by colonial-era masonry and diverse denominational history. This collection features the 1841 Gothic-style Christ Church Cathedral and Saint Matthew’s, the oldest standing sanctuary in the islands. These sites showcase 19th-century architecture, intricate stained glass, and sprawling historic cemeteries, representing the Anglican, Catholic, and Baptist traditions that have shaped the capital’s social and architectural landscape.

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Saint Matthew's Anglican Episcopal Church

The oldest church in all of the islands still features the 19th century architecture. A vast cemetery surrounds it.

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Christ Church Cathedral

Known as the "Mother Church" of the Anglican Diocese, this 1841 Gothic-style cathedral occupies the site of the colony's first church from 1670. It features local limestone construction and detailed stained glass.

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