treasures of nepal

Bhaktapur Durbar SquareAmong the three Durbar Squares, the BhaktapurDurbar Square is by far the most elegant with itslarge open space facing south. The Golden Gateand the Palace of 55 Carved Windows have addedsplendour to this palace square which consists ofbuildings dating from the 13th century to the 18thcentury. Bhaktapur’s landmark is the world famousfive-tiered Nyatapola, or five-storeyed temple,built in 1702 at Taumadhi Square. Bhaktapur is aliving museum of arts and architecture. Each andevery piece of art speaks of the city’s history. Themonuments and sculptures reflect centuries-oldcraftsmanship. The city has suffered much fromearthquakes, especially those of 1808, 1833and 1934. These earthquakes caused extensivedamage to its ancient buildings. Yet, despitethe destruction, the external appearance ofthe city does not seem to have changed much.Temples and monuments have been restored andpreserved. Dilapidated buildings have been rebuiltor renovated in their original form. So the basicstructure of the town is intact.