Kathmandu Durbar Square (Cluster of Temples and Palaces)
Kathmandu Durbar Square, or Basantapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the Kathmandu Kingdom. It is one of three Durbar Square in the Kahmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Kathmandu Durbar Square in the heart of old Kathmandu city in Basantapur never fails to impress first time visitors with its intricate wood carvings and rich history. Surrounded by concrete buildings the comlpex is an oasis in a fast developing, chaotic modern city. Once the residence of Nepal's Royal family, all coronation ceremonies were held here. The palace is and amalgamation of eastern and western architecture with additions by Rana and Shah rulers over the ceneturies.
An unbelievable 50 temples lie within the vicinity including the tmeple of the titular deity. Taleju Bhawani the Durbar is dividend into two courtyards, the outer Kasthamandap, Kumari Ghar and Shiva-Parvati Temple and the inner section consisting of Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace. Some floors have been converted to museums dedicated to three generations of Shah Kings. Most parts of the palace premises are open to tourists throughout the week.
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