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The Maitighar Mandala (Nepali: माइतीघर मण्डला) is a symbolic monument located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is an island at the intersection of roads from Thapathali, New Baneshwor, Bhadrakali and at the southeast corner of Singhadurbar, the administrative centre of Nepal. It forms an important landmark in the ...
The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a place of palaces. There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur.The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur), built over centuries, the earliest being the Licchavi dynasty.
The Ghanta Ghar (घन्टाघर), situated in the capital city of Kathmandu, is the oldest clock tower of Nepal. It lies in front of Rani Pokhari and near Trichandra College . It was built by Rana Prime Minister Bir Shumsher .
The Kathmandu Valley flourished in In terms of artistic architectural achievements, major cities such as Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur became centers of Newari culture and craftsmanship. Architectural traditions outside Nepal especially in Tibet and China It also influenced Newari architecture with its easy cultural and religious exchange.
Asan (Newar: असं; Nepali: असन, pronounced) (alternative names: Asan Tol असन टोल [ʌsʌn ʈol], Asan Twāh असं त्वाः) is a ceremonial, market and residential square in central Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. It is one of the most well-known historical locations in the city and is famed for its bazaar ...
Rani Pokhari is surrounded by historical buildings and famous structures. The clock tower Ghanta Ghar is situated across the road on the eastern side of the pond. The original clock tower, which had a more elaborate architecture, was destroyed during the Great earthquake of 1934. The present clock tower was built after the earthquake.
Guthi has been a part of the Newar social system in the Kathmandu Valley since the 5th century B.C. It is considered to have been in operation since the Kirati and Licchavi eras, with the first practice recorded in inscription erected at Pashupati Bhasmeshwar Temple, which is regarded as the oldest dated 455 inscription of Nepal.
Bricks used in Kaiser Mahal with Nepali letters "Keshar" The palace complex lay in the heart of Kathmandu, to the west of the Narayanhity Palace. [1] [2] Later Jeet Shumsher sold his palace to Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, who then destroyed the old palace and build a new palace in 1895 for his son Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana [3] These unique and impressive Edwardian features ...