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BHAKTAPUR

Bhaktapur has many areas of attraction.Some of them are

1) Durbar square

Durbar Square

The Durbar Square is full of art,architecture and the special layouts.The 15th century Palace of 55 windows situated to the left inspires admiration.The National Art Gallery is also housed inside.The Palace entrance,the Golden Gate is a masterpiece in ancient art.

2) Dattatreya Square

This Square takes its name from the Dattatreya temple dedicated to the three-headed combination of the hindu deities.Set in a maze of streets lined with richly ornamented houses,the square is famed for its many ornate hindu monastries known as Math.The national Woodworking Museum is also housed here and the Brass and Bronze Museum is across the street.

3) Changunarayan Temple

temple

This temple is situated on a ridge overlooking the valley,about 12km to the east of the city.It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.One of the finest and oldest specimens of pagoda architecture,the temple is embellished with exquisite wood and stone carvings.The sacred complex is a World Heritage Site.