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Patan |
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 Patan is protected by
UNESCO world heritage site. Patan is the second largest city in the
valley. It is some time referred to as Lalitpur, which means city of
beauty. Patan has long Buddhist history and the four corners of the
city are marked by stupas. Patan’s central Durbar square is
absolutely packed with temples. It an architectural feast with a
far greater concentration of temples per sq meter than in
Kathmandu or Bhaktipur. Numerous other temples widely diverse style
as well as many Buddhist monasteries are sacttered around this
fascinating town. The Patan Durbar square is a concentrated mass of
temples, undoubtedly the most visually stunning display of Newari
architecture to be seen in Nepal.There is alos many others numerous
temples are Krishna, Bhimsen, Taleju bell, Bhai Dega and others many
temples gives you more experience about Nepali people faith and
respect on religion. All the temples are decorated by numerous arts
and architecture. The Patan also offers you Newari people culture
and them life style.
The ancient city is located on the southern bank of the holy
Bagmati River and is approximately five kilometers south-east of
the capital. The whole city is full of Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways, marvelous statues,
guardian deities and magnificent carvings including stone carving,
metal carving and wood carving. Well noted for its gorgeous
craftsmen and metal workers, it is often known as the city of
superb artists. The majority of the citizens follow the Buddhist
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Places To Visit In
Patan |
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Patan Durbar Square |
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 The
ancient city Patan, situated 5km Southeast of Katmandu,
it is known as the city of fine arts. The city is full
on Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. The diversity
of medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and
Buddhism for low rich has left a rich legacy of
Impressive sightseeing in this city for visitors. Patan
Durbar Square constitutes the focus of visitors'
attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces,
temples, and shrine noted for their exquisite carvings.
The square consists three main courtyards, the central
courtyards, Sundari Courtyards, and eshar Narayan
courtyards. The Sundari Courtyards
holds in its center a master piece of stone
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Krishna Mandir |
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 Built in the
16th century by late King Siddhi Narsingh Malla, this
temple is made of pure stone. It is a marvelous
structure constructed completely out of stone, except
for the few pinna
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