Images of nepal: Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square, the center of Lalitpur, "The City of Fine Arts," is one of the places in the Kathmandu Valley, where the medieval arts and architecture still remain in its original state. It maybe so because, comparatively, less destruction occurred here during the great earthquake in 1934 that left most of the Valley in ruins; and the reconstruction of the dilapidated complexes was successful to bring back its seventeenth century antiquity. The red bricked, three- storied palace dominates the east side as it runs along the entire length of the Square. Facing at this palace are the temples and sikharas of various sizes and styles. These complexes were added at different times through the history, without any plans, but they perfectly blend together to form the Square. The entire Square is paved with brick, which usually get crowded with people during different festivals.