S2L77: Kathmandu Durbar Square

From 1977 02 21 Nepal

Durbar Square is a generic name for a plaza outside an old royal palace in Nepal. There are three in Kathmandu. These photos are of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Palaces, temples, courtyards, all with elaborately carved and decorated architecture make up this UNESCO World Heritage site. Because much of the architecture is wood, few buildings or carvings more than a few centuries old have survived, but the site has been in continuous use since at least the third century.

More photos after the jump.

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From 1977 02 21 Nepal

From 1977 02 21 Nepal

From 1977 02 21 Nepal

From 1977 02 21 Nepal

From 1977 02 21 Nepal

From 1977 02 21 Nepal

From 1977 02 21 Nepal

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