Architecture sights in Kathmandu
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King Pratap Malla's Column
Across from the Krishna Temple is a host of smaller temples and other structures, all standing on a slightly raised platform in front of the Hanuman Dhoka and the towering Taleju Temple behind. The square stone pillar, known as the Pratap Dhvaja, is topped by a statue of the famous King Pratap Malla (1641-74), seated with folded hands and surrounded by his two wives and his five (including an infant) sons. He looks towards his private prayer room on the 3rd floor of the Degutaleju Temple.
The column was erected in 1670 by Pratap Malla and preceded the similar columns in Patan and Bhaktapur.
This area and its monuments are usually covered in hundreds if not thousands of pig…
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Balcony
Across from the great bell is a very ornate corner Balcony, decorated in gorgeous copper and ivory, from where members of the royal court could view the festival action taking place in Durbar Sq.
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Maru Hiti
Just 30m from Durbar Sq down Maru Tole is Maru Hiti, one of the finest sunken water conduits in the city.
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