Bhaktapur Durbar Square
박타푸르
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation5:22
Welcome to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a breathtaking journey directly into the medieval heart of the Himalayas. As you stand upon these ancient, brick paved streets, you are stepping into a living, breathing museum where the past…
Listen in the app2The Statues of Ugra Chandi and Bhairab4:25
As you pass near the main entrance of the palace area, your eyes are immediately drawn to two magnificent and fearsome statues standing guard. These are the representations of the fierce god Bhairab and the formidable goddess…
Listen in the app3The Char Dham Replica Temples4:20
As you stand in the heart of the main square, your attention is inevitably drawn to a fascinating cluster of temples situated close together. These structures are far more than standard places of worship; they are precise…
Listen in the app4The Golden Gate and the Royal Bath3:48
Approach the gleaming masterpiece before you, universally celebrated as the Golden Gate, or Sun Dhoka in the local tongue. This entrance is widely considered one of the most important and beautiful pieces of art in the entire…
Listen in the app5The Fifty Five Window Palace3:42
Turn your attention upward to the sprawling, majestic structure dominating the square, famously known as the Fifty Five Window Palace. This incredible architectural feat was commissioned by King Bhupatindra Malla, whose reverent…
Listen in the app6The Siddhi Laxmi Temple3:33
Approach the imposing stone steps of the Siddhi Laxmi Temple, one of the most prominent and visually striking monuments in Durbar Square. Unlike the brick and wood structures dominating the royal palaces, this massive edifice is…
Listen in the app7The Yaksheswar Shiva Temple Carvings3:36
Move toward the prominent Yaksheswar Shiva Temple, a structure celebrated for a very specific, and highly provocative, architectural feature. From a distance, it appears as a standard, beautifully proportioned pagoda style temple. …
Listen in the app8Taumadhi Square and the Nyatapola Temple3:26
Leave the immediate royal palace complex behind and take a short walk through the narrow brick alleys. You will suddenly emerge into the expansive, bustling space of Taumadhi Square. …
Listen in the app9Dattatreya Square and the Peacock Window3:22
We now venture roughly ten minutes away from the towering heights of Taumadhi to reach Dattatreya Square. This area is widely recognized as the oldest and historically most significant sector of Bhaktapur. …
Listen in the app10Pottery Square3:14
Our final stop takes us slightly away from the grand stone monuments and directly into the sun drenched, incredibly active space known as Pottery Square. Immediately upon entering, the sensory environment shifts completely. …
Listen in the app11Closing3:04
As we conclude our extensive journey through the winding streets of Bhaktapur, take a moment to absorb the profound resilience of this extraordinary city. We have walked through the remnants of a glorious kingdom that flourished…
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What is Bhaktapur Durbar Square?
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a place in 박타푸르 with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 박타푸르 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Total length | 41 min 52 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.6722, 85.4285 |
| Last updated |
