Bhaktapur Palace

palace, Nepal

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Bhaktapur Palace is located in the town of Bhaktapur, Nepal, southeast of Kathmandu. Founded in 865, Bhaktapur was once the most significant settlement in the Nepal Valley. The palace itself, situated in Durbar Square, was built in 1700 and is noted for its well-preserved, intricately carved woodwork and a gilded gateway. Opposite the palace, a statue of King Bhupatindra Malla stands on a stone pillar. The town also features other temples, including the five-tiered temple Najatapola Dewai and a temple dedicated to Bhairava. Nepalese architecture, characterized by brick and wood construction with tiered, sloping roofs, is consistent across various structures like dwellings, palaces, monasteries, and temples.12

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The old palace in Durbar Square, built in 1700, is well preserved and has beautifully carved woodwork and a finely worked gilt gateway. Opposite, on a stone pillar, is the copper-gilt figure of King Bhupatindra Malla. There are other temples in the square.
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The old palace in Durbar Square, built in 1700, is well preserved and has beautifully carved woodwork and a finely worked gilt gateway. Opposite, on a stone pillar, is the copper-gilt figure of King Bhupatindra Malla. There are other temples in the square.
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