are its traditional industries.
The city lies about 14 km east of Kathmandu. The
ancient city of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of
Kathmandu, is known as the city of fine arts.
The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist
monuments. The diversity of the medieval culture
that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to
flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive
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The Golden Gate
is the entrance to the main
courtyard of the Palace of 55
Windows. Built by King Ranjit
Malla, the Gate is one of the
most beautiful and richly carved
specimens of its kind in the
entire world. This gate is
embellished with deities and
monsters with marvelous
intricacy. The le Palace of 55
Windows was built in the 17th
century. Among the brick walls
in their gracious setting and
sculptural design, is a balcony
of 55 Windows. This balcony is a
masterpiece of wood carving. The
stone temple of Batsala Devi
which is also located in the
Durbar Square is full of
intricate carvings. This temple
also sets a beautlful example of
Shikhara style architecture in
Nepal. There is a bronze bell on
the , terrace of the temple
which is also known as the "Bell
of Barking Dogs". This colossal
bell, placed in 1737 AD, was
rung to signal curfew during
those days. Superior artistry of
the Golden Gate at Bhaktapur The
main square of the city contains
innumerable temples and other
architectural showpieces like
the Lion Gate, the Statue of
King Bhupatindra Malla, the
Picture Gallery, the Batsala
temple, etc. A magnificent
statue of King Bhupatindra Malla
in the act of worship is placed
on a column facing the palace of
the many windows.
The
national Art Gallery
Contains ancient and medieval
paintings belonging to Hindu and
Buddhist schools depicting
Tantrism
of various periods and
descriptions.
Nyatapole Temple
This five-storey pagoda was
built in 1702 A.D. by King
Bhupatindra Malla. It stands on
a five-terraced platform. On
each of the terraces squat a
pair of figures. This is one of
the tallest pagodas and is
famous for its massive structure
and subtle workmanship.
Bhairavnath Temple
This temple was first built as a
one-storey pagoda but was later
changed into a three storey
temple in 1718 A.D. by King
Bhupatindra Malla. The temple is
noted for its artistic grandeur.
It is dedicated to Lord Bhairav,
the god of terror.
Dattatraya Temple
Built in 1427 A.D., this temple
is said to have been built from
the trunk of a single tree. Near
this temple is a monastery with
exquisitely carved peacock
window.
Surya
Vinayak
Situated in a beautiful
surrounding of Bhadgaon, the
temple of Ganesh is placed in a
sylvan setting to catch the
first rays of the rising sun. It
is a good picnic spot flanked by
many attractive landscapes.
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