Experts' Choice Award Patan Durbar Square
What the experts agree on
Patan Durbar Square showcases Nepal's finest Newari architecture with intricately carved temples and shrines clustered around an ancient royal palace. The 1723 Krishna Temple stands out for its striking octagonal design.
Fodor's "Filled with intricately carved shrines and temple pagodas. Possibly the most impressive is the octagonal gray stone Krishna Temple, dating from 1723." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The ancient royal palace of Patan faces on to magnificent Durbar Sq. This concentrated mass of temples is perhaps the most visually stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal. " Full review
Rough Guide "Patan, a former independent city-state which now blends into the wider Kathmandu conurbation, has an impressive Durbar Square of its own. Smaller in scale than its Kathmandu equivalent,..."
Lonely Planet "Patan Durbar is rightfully one of the most popular cultural attractions in Nepal, and you can get tickets extended on-site for reuse, mostly for one week"
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