Patan Durbar Square

Country: Nepal

Zone: Bagmati

District: Lalitpur

Total area: 15.43 sq km

Coordinates: 27.6727°N 85.3253°E

Patan is the best known for its Artistic Heritage. It is probably, the oldest Buddhist City in the world. The city is situated on a plateau across Bagmati River. Another name of Patan is Lalitpur. City is surrounded by four Stupas as four corners of Patan. It is one at each corner of its cardinal points. The Stupa is built by the famous Emperor Ashoka. It is one of the most elegant Architectural Treasures. Patan Durbar Square is the famous visiting place. The Square is full of Ancient places, Temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings. Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk are three main courtyards.

Patan is Geo-graphically located on the high area of land in the Kathmandu valley. It is situated in the Sourthern Side of the Bagmati River. Patan is among one of the Largest cities in the country. It spreds over 16 sq km and has a division of twenty two munipal wards. It is believed to be the oldest of all the cities of Kathmandu valley.

Patan Durbar Square is the most enchanting collections of Religious Monuments in Nepal. It is a beautiful Square filled with palaces, Temples, Shrines and Sculptures. Patan Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is of Great Religious importance to both Buddhists and Hindus. The Square is even liverlier during Religious Festivals and celebrations. Patan Durbar Square is the Historical heart of Lalitpur and is easily accessible on foot from all parts of the city. In 1630, the palace was called ‘Chaukot’. The palace area must have already been a center of royal power during, the first millennium as testified on a stone inscription in the main courtyard of the Museum. Another inscription of Durbar is at Manidhara is next to the North of the Museum. The existing palace is the work of the King Vishnu Malla. The ancient period there was fort in that settlement. The historicity of the palace can be traced a long time back. In 1674 AD the palace was renound by the King Srinivas Malla. Since 1997 AD Medieval Patan Royal Palace is transformed to the Patan Museum.

Patan Durbar Square is the most spectacular example of Nepalese architecture in an urban context. It is the palce reflects the singular Malla Architecture. The famous palace of the Malla Kings known as Maningal Raj Prasad of the palace of Maningal, probably built during the Lichchhavi period. The Durbar is located in the middle of the city. It has assimilated the vibrant atmosphere of a crowded Bazaar. There are numerous other Important Monuments. The Patan Museum is considered as one of the best Museums in Asia. Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Krishna Mandir, Mahabouddha, Hiaranya verna Mahaa Vihar, Kumbeshwor Temple, Jagatnarayan Temple, Rudra Varna Mahavira, Ashoka stupas, Machchendranath Temple, Minnath Temple, zoo, Patan industrial estate is a famous places to see in Patan. Patan Durbar Square is situated in the heart of the city and it is the focus point for many Tourists.