As the Name 'Bhaktapur' would suggest, it's the city of devotees. Infact, everywhere in Nepal one witnesses a fine blend of history, culture and religion entwined together. Covering an area of 4 Square miles. The city lies about 14 km east of Kathmandu. It is at a height of about 1400m and motor transport is available for the visitors.
Temple at Bhaktapur
Durbar Square:
Seekers of Solace and inner harmony find the place absolutely insatiating. The awful art and architecture abounding here is amazing. Innumerable temples and other architectural show pieces. viz., The Lion Gate, the statue of king Bhupatindra Malla, the picture Gallery, the Golden Gate, the Palace of 55 Windows and Bell of Barking Dogs dots the landscape here. Of the many statues one finds in Nepal, the Statue of Bhupatindra Malla, placed on a column facing the palace is inarguably the most magnificent. The national Art Gallery is also housed inside.Entrance to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55 Windows (Built in 15th century) is the Golden Gate. Built by King Ranjit Malla, the Gate is a masterpiece in repose art and one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world.King Bhupindra Malla built the palace of 55 windows in the 17th century, Infact, its a balcony of 55 window with some gracious setting and sculptural design - a masterpiece of wood carving.Also located in the Durbar Square is the stone temple of Batsala Devi, full of intricate carvings. A beautiful example of Bronze bell on its terrace, which is also known as the "Bell of Barking Dogs". This colossal bell was placed in 1737 A.D. and was to sound curfew in those days.
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