Despite the fact that Bhaktapur is just a third city in magnitude in Nepal, however, by the number of attractions he bypasses Kathmandu and Pokhara. Moreover, the area of the old city built in the Middle Ages at the Malla dynasty is a list of UNESCO's world-protected inheritance.
The main part of the attractions of the city is located on Square Durbar whose analogs are practically in all old cities of the state, however, it was in Bhaktapur that it remained better than everyone, despite the fact that in 1934 the earthquake that happened in the Valley of Kathmandu destroyed many historical buildings, and alas, but most of the ever lost after the elements raised, So so far and not restored. But even this does not diminish the entire magnificence of the ensemble of architectural monuments located on the square.
Palace of 55 windows
The main structure on the square, leading its history since the beginning of the 15th century, and capitally rebuilt in the middle of the 17th. A special distinctive feature of the palace is the amazingly inlaid balcony with the 55th windows, which gave the name of the temple. Currently, the Palace is the Museum of Hindu and Buddhist art. Until the middle of the 18th century, the palace was the official residence of the royal family.
Golden Gate (Song Dhoka)
Golden, or how they are also called the sun gate lead to the courtyard of the Palace. They were built in the 17th century and are richly decorated with complex carvings and ornaments from ancient mythology. Arch's gate marked with a ten-year talent of the goddess. By the way, many experts on medieval Asian architecture, consider these gates as beautiful in the world.
Watsala Durga
Another significant landmark of those are on Durbar Square. The church of Watsala Durga is richly decorated with a skirmis, the temple is located directly opposite the Royal Palace. In addition to the very temple of the iconic relic, the bell established on the site near him dedicated to the goddess is considered. However, in the commoner, it is more famous as the bell of the bake dogs. Apparently, this is due to the fact that when he calls, and he calls every morning during worship, all the dogs of the city consider their duty to accompany his ringing with their lame.
Dattaray Temple
The cult structure of three tiers, built at the beginning of the 15th century, is located on the second most important after Durbar Square - Tashopeal Tol. . The temple is an excellent sample of the religious architecture of the Indochina Early Middle Ages. If you believe legends, the temple is built from the trunk of one tree. It is one of the most revered temples among Vishnuits. By the way, Tashpal Toltatrey is located in addition to the Dattatrey temple, there are also nine Hindu monasteries, in one of which is the Museum of the State Tree Thread Museum.
Temple of Nyatapola.
A 30-meter temple, consisting of 5 tiers, is devoted to the tantric mother of the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi, the patroness of the royal family Malla. It was built at the beginning of the last century and surprisingly successfully survived the terrible earthquake, which was mentioned above. Each of the floors of the temple symbolizes one of the elements: water, earth, fire, sky and wind. What is noteworthy, despite all its symbolism, the name of the temple is translated very simple - 5 floors.
Temple of Bhairava
Located next to the 5-story pagoda and is the complete opposite. If the nyatapol is a high and somewhat narrow structure, then the temple is revered by the simple people of Bhairava large and low, despite the fact that the Pagoda has three floors, which truth, they were allowed much later after the foundation. Not changed after restructuring, only an external altar with a small statue of a deity and small bells.
Here is a small list of attractions of this amazing Nepalese city, which conquers imagination. In fact, the most interesting places in Bhaktapur are much more, and those who are lucky enough to visit him forever leave about it the most beautiful memories.
P.S. It should be noted that the entrance to the historic city is paid. The price of a ticket several years ago was approximately 350 rubles. I do not think that it has changed much to date.