Patan, another royal city of Kathmandu valley..
Patan is the third main city of the Kathmandu Valley & another ancient royal town with typical Newari settlements. This city is enough rich in metal handicrafts and architectural designs. It is full from Buddhist and Hindu shrines everywhere in the city corner. The city was developed in 3rd century by Lichchhavi dynasty. In the four corner of the city, there are four ancient Buddhist stupas & believed these were established by Emperor Ashoka the great, of India in 3 century B.C. Durbar Square of Patan is considered as one of the most beautiful Durbar square in the whole valley & it was registered in World Heritage Site in 1979 A.D. Patan is also known as "Lalitpur" the city of fine arts.
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