Kathmandu Durbar Square
The Kathmandu Durbar Square is the main square in Nepal. This is the true epicenter of this chaotic, but charming city. It is also the perfect spot to see some great sites. The square is full of ancient buildings, which are very characteristic of Nepalese architecture. Among them, the palace dedicated to the monkey god Hanuman. When we were there, the statue of Hanuman's face was painted red. In Kathmandu Durbar Square you can also see the Taleju Temple, Jagannath Temple, the super scary Kal Bhairav, the King Pratap Malla statue, the Kasthamandap, the Kumari Ghar Nautale and many more. But what I found interesting was the atmosphere this place had. It was definitely Asia at its best. In the morning it's a place where a ton of cultural charm can be found and in the afternoon it's a veritable market.
Patan is one of the oldest Buddhist cities in the world. Also known as Lalitpur, this little gem in the Kathmandu Valley was founded in the III century BC. One of the most interesting place to visit is its beautiful Patan Durbar Square (or Royal Plaza). In 1979 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its beautiful old buildings. I especially remember the fabulous Krishna Mandir or the Hiranya Varna Mahavir (best known as the Golden Temple of Patan). However, the best of Nepal is its people, their smiles and beautiful colors. A beautiful place to spend an afternoon visiting craft stores or eating in one of the terraces.
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