Patan (Represents the Historic Beauty)
Patan, the oldest of all the three cities of Kathmandu valley. It is the best known for its artistic heritage. It is probably one of the oldest Budhhist City in the world. The city is situated on a plateau across Bagmati River. Another name of Patan, is Lalitpur. The city is surrounded by four Stupas as four corners of Patan, one at eache corner of its cardinal points. These stupas are said to have been built by the famous Emperor Ashoka. This is one of the most elegant architectural treasures of which Patan is very proud. About the beauty of Patan a western lady writer has to say this "Patan means eternity itself and Patan Durbar Square is the spectacular sight of Asia indeed." Really it is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, gaurdian deities and wonderful carvings and many visitors come here to see the these monuments. Patan Durbar Square is the famous place. The square is fulll of ancient places, temples and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings.
The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects.
The major attraction of Patan Durbar Square are Patan museum, Hiranya Varna Mahavir. Golden Window, Mahabouddha Temple, Golden Temple and Krishna Temple.
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