Kathmandu Durbar Square

Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in , . It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Historical site
  • Description: square in Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Also known as: “Basantapur Durbar Square” and “Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Taleju Temple and Kaal Bhairav, Kathmandu.

Place of worship
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is a dedicated to Taleju Bhawani, the royal patron goddess of the Malla dynasty of Nepal. It was built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla and is located in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. is situated 100 metres northwest of Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Hindu temple
Kaal Bhairav is a Hindu shrine located in Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to legend, the shrine was found at a paddy field and later it was placed at the Durbar Square by King Pratap Malla. is situated 150 metres northwest of Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Hindu temple
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is a reconstructed temple and public shelter in , in Kathmandu Durbar Square. The original three-story wooden structure, with sections dated to the 7th century CE, was destroyed in the April 2015 Nepal earthquake along with many other culturally significant structures in the historic square. is situated 260 metres west of Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Indra Chowk and Maru.

Locality
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or Wongha: is one of the ceremonial and market squares on the artery passing through the historic section of , . The intersection of , along with , Kathmandu Durbar Square, Makhan, Jana Baha, and Naxal, mark the old India-Tibet trade route that is now a vibrant market street.

Neighborhood
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is a historic neighborhood in central , and one of the most important cultural spots in the city. It is linked with the origin of the name Kathmandu, and forms part of what is generically known as Durbar Square, the old royal palace complexes of temples, shrines and palace buildings all of which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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is the heart of . It covers Ratna Park, the former palace and New Road, and is home to a number of luxury hotels and the embassy quarter.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Latitude
27.7041° or 27° 42′ 15″ north
Longitude
85.30843° or 85° 18′ 30″ east
Elevation
1,312 metres (4,304 feet)
Open location code
7MV7P835+J9
Geo­Names ID
8410821
Wiki­data ID
Q6122177
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Vietnamese—“Kathmandu Durbar Square” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “ساحة دوربار كتمندو”
  • Balinese: “Alun-Alun Kathmandu Durbar”
  • Basque: “Katmanduko Durbar plaza”
  • Bengali: “কাঠমান্ডু দরবার ক্ষেত্র”
  • Chinese: “加德满都王宫广场”
  • Dutch: “Durbar-plein van Kathmandu”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “ميدان دوربار كاتماندو”
  • French: “place du Darbâr”
  • French: “Place du Darbâr”
  • German: “Durbar-Platz”
  • Italian: “Durbar square Kathmandu”
  • Italian: “piazza Durbar”
  • Italian: “Piazza Durbar”
  • Korean: “카트만두 더르바르 광장”
  • Maithili: “वसन्तपुर दरवार क्षेत्र”
  • Malayalam: “കാഠ്മണ്ഡു ദർബാർ സ്ക്വൊയർ”
  • Nepali: “वसन्तपुर दरबार क्षेत्र”
  • Nepali: “वसन्तपुर दरवार क्षेत्र”
  • Portuguese: “Kathmandu Durbar Square”
  • Portuguese: “Praça Basantapur Durbar”
  • Portuguese: “Praça Darbar (Catmandu)”
  • Portuguese: “Praça Darbar”
  • Portuguese: “Praça Durbar (Catmandu)”
  • Romanian: “Piața Durbar din Kathmandu”
  • Slovenian: “Katmandujski kraljevi trg”
  • Spanish: “Plaza Durbar de Katmandú”
  • Spanish: “Plaza Durbar”
  • Swedish: “Durbartorget i Katmandu”
  • Tamil: “காத்மாண்டு நகர சதுக்கம்”
  • Tamil: “காத்மாண்டு நகரச் சதுக்கம்”
  • Telugu: “ఖాట్మండు దర్బార్ స్క్వేర్”
  • Thai: “จัตุรัสกาฐมาณฑุดูร์บาร์”
  • Vietnamese: “Quảng trường Kathmandu Durbar”

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