7 UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu Valley
Heritages are monuments that hold significant cultural values for the past, present, and future. There are 7 such heritages in Kathmandu Valley. They are-
- Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka)
- Patan Durbar Square
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Swayambu
- Bauddhanath
- Pashupati
- Changu Narayan
Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka)
Kathmandu Durbar Square was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 AD. It is one of the three Durbar Squares of the Kathmandu Valley. The design of the temples and the palace is stunning and shows the intricate and beautiful woodworking skills of the artist of that time.
It is located at the heart of Kathmandu. There are temples like Mahadev Temple, Saraswati Temple, Kal Bhairav, Krishna Temple, etc.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 AD. It is one of the three Durbar Squares of the Kathmandu Valley. There are many statues and temples that show the deep history and culture of the place. The Durbar is said to be made in the 16th century in the time of the Mallas. There are temples like Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, etc.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 AD. It is one of the three Durbar Squares of the Kathmandu Valley. This Durbar is the biggest and the grandest of all Durbar Squares. The place is home to Nyatapola, the tallest temple in Nepal. There are temples like Vatsala Temple, Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, Bhairava Nath Temple, etc.
Swayambu
Swayambunath was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 AD. It is one of the most important religious sites for people who follow Buddhism. It is located on top of a hill that has 365 steps going to the Stupa. There are various shrines and temples in the place, some even dating back to the Licchavi Era.