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Patan Durbar
Square complex, situated in the center of
P atan city, houses the residence of the former Royal family
of
Patan. The Square and its surroundings provide very good example of
ancient Newari architecture. The palace has three main courtyards the
central and the oldest is Mul Chowk. To the west of the complex are
a dozen free standing temples of various sizes and styles. Krishna
Temple, Bhimsen Temple, the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna Mahavira and
Sundari Chowk mark the architectural excellence of its era. The Sundari
Chowk with the sunken Royal bath of Tusha Hiti, contains exquisite
woodcarvings, stone, and metal sculpture. Patan Durbar Square also
houses a temple of Taleju Bhawani.
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