Places of Interest
Patan is renowned as a very artistic city. Most of the Nepalese art is devoted to Gods, and there are an abundance of temples and viharas in the city. Notable places of interest include:
- Patan Durbar Square: The palace square and residence of the Malla rulers of Patan state which is now houses a museum.
- Patan Dhoka: One of the historical entrances to the old city.
- Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara: A buddhist temple known locally as Golden Temple.
- Mahabouddha Temple: Also known as 1000 Buddha Temple modeled liked the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.
- Kumbheswor Temple: A Shiva temple with two ponds whose water is believed to come from Gosaikunda.
- Ratnakar Mahavihar: Also known as Ha Baha, the viahara complex is the official residence of the Kumari of Patan.
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