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Durbar Square - Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur, Nepal
Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Bhaktapur
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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zhaoqing
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

it really reflects culture of the past, walking there aorund the feeling is sooooooooooooo nice More

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Austin, Texas
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I collect Nativity Scenes and it is always difficult to find them in non-christian countries, but found some in Bhaktapur. If you go, visit the paper factory across the alley from the peacock window. They even have hand made paper Christmas cards!! More

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Rio de Janeiro
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Bhaktapur is located about a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport and Boudhanath stupa in the northeast of Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is a great and beautiful old city where we wandered around for almost the complete day. Many photos where shot. Just wander around, not only the three main squares, but also their surroundings. Almost the whole city centre is... More

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Dakar, Senegal
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

In Nepal on a business trip so had not done much research so went here on colleagues recommendation and I write this review for the whole of the city not just there Durbar Square. Fantastic a vibrant living bit of history with amazing temples and palaces in amongst a living city. Yes there are tourist shops yes it can be... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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99 reviews 99 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

A must see in this unique place. You cannot miss the temple as it towers over all other structures More

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Hong Kong
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

It was like a living museum. A very peaceful atmosphere in Bhaktapur. More

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New Delhi, India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

I went there for a day, but was astonished to see the area. It is a must visit place. More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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Bhaktapur is the third largest city in Kathmandu valley and is well known for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artwork. Every corner you turned there was something else to amaze you. The carvings on the temples, the stone deities, the people, and the atmosphere so so inviting that you just didn't want to leave in case... More

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Bhaktapur, Nepal
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

More or less it is the centre of attraction for the whole Bhaktapur tourists... More

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DUBAI
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Very walkable. There was a festival starting and they sacrificed a buffalo in the square - real Nepal More

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