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One of the most iconic Areas in Nepal is that the Kathmandu Durbar Square. It's usually seen in photographs whenever the country is mentioned. Hailed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this fascination was actually a plaza of the old palace of the Kathmandu Kingdom. People visit it to the terrific structures flaunting the beauty of Nepalese architecture. Day Tour In Nepalcan be the best option for tourist to explore the beauty and culture of Nepal. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is situated in the middle of Bhaktapur city. Bhaktapur Durbar Square has been designated as a world heritage sites by UNESCO in 1979. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is bigger in area than Kathmandu Durbar Square and much less crowded compared to Patan Durbar Square. The catastrophic earthquake of 1934 is thought to have destroyed many temples and buildings of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. There is a ticket booth in the western end of the Durbar Square where buyers and SAARC nationals need to pay an entrance fee to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur Durbar Square has one of the best collections of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. There are lots of beautiful temples, buildings, and palaces at the Bhaktapur Durbar Square that are examples of excellent architecture. Dattatreya Temple, built by King Yaksha Malla, is the oldest temple architecture in Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The Lion Gate was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in the 17th century. The Lion Gate is guarded on each side by huge statues of dinosaurs and also from 2 stone statues of Lord Bhairab and Goddess Ugrachandi. It is said that the sculptor who made these statues had his hands cut off so he could not duplicate these masterpieces. The Golden Temple, which was constructed by King Ranjit Malla, comes with a picture of Goddess Kali and Garuda (the mythical man bird) at the top. It is embellished with various mythical creatures and nymphs with marvelous intricacy. The Golden Gate is also the entrance of the 55 window palace along with the Taleju Temple. A set of four temples at the western end of the Durbar Square, namely Rameshwar Temple, Badri Temple, Krishna Temple, and Shiva Temple, are referred to as the Char Dham - four sacred places. The Pashupatinath Temple in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, also known as the Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple, is a replica of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. Legend has it that a Bhaktapur king had a dream where Lord Shiva asked him to build a temple to him. The king obeyed Lord Shiva's command and assembled the Pashupatinath Temple. Nyatopola temple in Bhaktapur is 5 storied and is 30 meters high. In Newari, Nyatopole refers to the 5 basic elements - water, wind, fire, sky, and earth. Palaces The Palace of 55 Windows was built by King Yaksha Malla at 1427 AD. The 55 Window Palace has a balcony of 55 windows and is thought of as a unique masterpiece of woodcarving. Bhaktapur Royal Palace was constructed by King Yaksha Malla and was added to by several kings. The western end of this palace has been converted into an Art Gallery. The Art Gallery has a screen of Hindu and Buddhist paintings, paubha (paintings on fabric ) and metal, stone, and woodcrafts. The Art Gallery is open every day except for Tuesdays. Vatsala Temple in Bhaktapur which was built by King Jagat Prakash Malla is a gorgeous Shikhara style temple. This temple which is devoted to the Mother Goddess has a strong resemblance to the Krishna Mandir at Patan.
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