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Bhaktapur Durbar Square is
located in the center of Bhaktapur.
The Square is one of the most
charming architectural showpieces of
the Valley as it highlights some of
the finest medieval arts of Nepal.
The main items of interest in
Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Lion
Gate, the Golden Gate and the
statues of kings on stone monoliths.
The Golden Gate was erected by King
Ranjit Malla as the entrance to the
main courtyard of the Fifty-five
Windowed Palace.
The Palace of Fifty-five Windows was
built during the reign of King
Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was
remodelled by King Bhupatindra Malla
in the seventeeth century. The art
gallery of Bhaktapur Durbar Square
contains ancient paintings belonging
to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions
of various periods. This gallery is
open everyday except Tuesday.
Some important monuments to see in
this area are:
Golden Gate: This is the main
entrance to the famous 55-window
palace, built by Ranjit Malla in 7
th century A.D.
Nyatapola: This is the most
famous pagoda of Nepal, which was
built in 1702A.D. by Bhupatendra
Malla. This temple was dedicated to
Siddhi-Laxmi, the tantric mother
goddess of supreme power. Nyatapola
in Newari means a five tiered
symbolizing five basic elements -
water, earth, fire, wind and sky.
55 window palace: This is the
main structure of the entire Durbar
Square, which is a magnificient
edifice built by Yakshya Malla and
renovated by Bhupatendra Malla.
Pashupati Temple: According
to a folklore, a Bhaktapur King who
was a great devotee of Lord
Pashupati, had a dream in which Lord
Shiva told him to build a temple for
him so that he could move into it.
He obeyed this command and thus the
temple came into existence.
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