Rana Architecture: The Ranas were heavily influenced by European style. This is evident in their fashion, art and architecture. The palaces and gardens are very distinct from the native structures and emulate Victorian England.
Sashi Bhawan in Jhamshikhel was built by Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher for his son Sashi in 1940. The building was nationalise in 1963 and is now the residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Nepal Army.
The pond at Singha Durbar. It was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It n...
Singha Durbar was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It now houses govern...
Rani Pokhari, meaning queen's pond, was built in 1670 AD by King Pratap Malla. He had the tank constructed to console his queen who was distraught with grief after their son was trampled to death by an elephant. He had water collected from various holy places and river confluences in Nepal and I...
Nyatapola Temple, consecrated in 1702, was built by King Bhupatindra Malla. The five roofs temple is raised on a corresponding number of terraces that dominate the Bhaktapur skyline.
The lions guarding the Shiva-Parvati Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square. The temple takes its name from the manikins of Shiva and Parvati who lean from an upper window, like a king and queen, observing the constant activity in the square in Kathmandu.
The 35 m high Taleju temple was built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla. Taleju Bhawani was originally a goddess from the south of India, but she became the titular deity, or royal goddess, of the Malla kings in the 14th century.