Treasures of Nepal: Patan Durbar square before #NepalEarthquake

Map by Ruby Tours & Travel

Patan Durbar square is a marvel of Newa architecture. The main temples are aligned opposite of the western face of the palace.

Picture by Daniel Snelson

Picture by Gavin Golden

Krishna Temple (left) and Royal Palace with Sundar Chowk (left

Picture by Doug Letterman

Picture by Josefina Casals
Yogendra Malla Statue with Vishnu Temple

Picture by Jeanne Menj

Char Narayan Temple: Also called Jagannarayan, perhaps the oldest temple in Patan's Durbar Square, constructed primarily of brick. Some say it was built in 1565, others suggest in the early 17th century. Narayan is one of Vishnu's manefestations.

Picture by Greg Willis
Roof strout at Char Narayan

Krishna Mandir: Built in 1637 by King Siddhinarasimh Malla, the most important temple in the square.It was constructed in the Shikhara style imported from India. The first floor pillar carvings narrate the events of the Mahabharata, on the second floor there are carvings from Ramayana.

Picture by Christine Chauvin
Krishna Mandir Temple

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Stonework at Krishna Mandir

Picture by SC Cunningham

Picture by Christine Chauvin
Patan Durbar with Hari Shankar Temple (left), Yogendra Malla Statue (in front of Vishnu Temple)

Vishwanath Temple: Temple of Shiva, built in 1627. Two stone elefants are guardians of the entrance. Erotic decorations under the roof.