Basantapur Durbar Square
카트만두
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11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation4:22
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the absolute epicenter of Kathmandu's historical and spiritual identity, the magnificent Basantapur Durbar Square. As you step out of the narrow, labyrinthine alleys that wind their way down from…
Listen in the app2Aasan Bazaar The Historic Trade Artery3:34
Before we delve into the royal palaces, our journey begins just a block south of Thamel at the pulsating Aasan Bazaar. This historic market area serves as the traditional jumping off point for the entire procession down to Durbar…
Listen in the app3The Main Gate and Hanuman Dhoka3:52
We now arrive at the primary threshold of royal power, the renowned Hanuman Dhoka. This magnificent palace complex, with its sprawling courtyards and intricate facades, was meticulously expanded during the seventeenth,…
Listen in the app4The Majestic Taleju Temple3:51
Towering above the northern expanse of the Durbar Square is an architectural masterpiece that commands immediate reverence: the majestic Taleju Temple. Constructed in the year fifteen forty nine, this awe-inspiring edifice holds…
Listen in the app5The Shiva Parvati Temple Window3:42
As we navigate further into the intricate geometry of the square, our attention is drawn to a beautifully proportioned, rectangular building known as the Shiva Parvati Temple. While it may not possess the towering, intimidating…
Listen in the app6The Terrifying Kalbhairav Idol3:49
Prepare yourself for a dramatic shift in spiritual tone as we approach one of the most visually arresting and formidable monuments in the entire complex: the colossal idol of Kalbhairav. This massive, deeply imposing structure is…
Listen in the app7Kasthamandap The Wooden Pavilion3:58
We now arrive at a site of profound historical and structural marvel, a place that gives the very city of Kathmandu its name: the Kasthamandap. Translating literally to the Wood Covered Shelter, this expansive pavilion is an…
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We stand now before one of the most enigmatic and deeply sacred institutions in all of Nepal: the Kumari Ghar, or the House of the Living Goddess. This stunning, intricately carved brick and wood courtyard building is the highly…
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As we exit the ancient, deeply traditional Newari courtyards, we are suddenly confronted by an architectural anomaly that aggressively disrupts the visual harmony of the square: the imposing, brilliant white facade of the Gaddi…
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Stepping slightly away from the towering temples and royal state halls, we enter a narrow, unassuming thoroughfare that holds a wildly different, yet equally fascinating, place in Kathmandu's historical narrative: Freak Street.…
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As our comprehensive exploration of Basantapur Durbar Square comes to a close, we find ourselves standing once again amidst the towering pagodas, our perspective forever altered by the immense weight of the history we have…
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What is Basantapur Durbar Square?
Basantapur Durbar Square is a place in 카트만두 with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 카트만두 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Total length | 42 min 02 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.7041, 85.3071 |
| Last updated |
