Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located in the town of Bhaktapur, 13 km east of Kathmandu, this ancient square is a testimony to the cultural and historical richness of Nepal. The architecture carries the fascinating history of the Malla kings who ruled the Kathmandu Valley from the 12th to the 18th century. The square consists of four distinct squares (Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square, and Pottery Square) and is home to a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards, and streets that date back to the 3rd to the 18th century. The area includes the 55 Window Palace that served as the seat of royalty, the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, and the Nyatapola Temple, which is the tallest temple in Nepal. The square was heavily damaged during the 2015 earthquake but restoration efforts have been ongoing. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is not only a historical and cultural treasure but also a center of community life where festivals, rituals, and daily activities take place.
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Wrote on 1st May, 2024
Better than Kathmandu’s Durbar Square
Bhaktapur, a former capital of Nepal, is now a suburb of Kathmandu and a 20-45 minute cab ride away. I should not be missed since, in my opinion, its temples and shrines and architecture are better t..
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