The golen Gate is the entracne to the main courtyard of the Palace of 55
windows. Built by King Ranjit Malla, the gate is ont of the most
beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world.
This 
gate is embellished with deities and monsters with marbelous
intricacy. The palace of 55 Windows was built in 1700 AD. Among the
brick balcony of 55 windows. This balcony is a masterpiece of wood
carving. The stone temple of Batsala Devi which is also located in the
Durbar Square is full of intricate carvings. This temple also sets a
beautiful example of Shikhara style architecture in Nepal. There is a
bronze bell on the 
terrace of the temple which is also known as the
"Bell of Barking Dogs". This colossal bell, placed in 1737 AD, was rung
to signal curfew during those days. The main square of the city contains
innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion
Gate. the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture gallery, the
Batsala temple, etc. A magnificent statue of King Bhupatindra Malla in
the act of worship is placed on a column facing the palace. It was
listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monumnet List in 1979. As per
Bhaktpur Municipality from 1 Jan. 2001 entrace fees has been increased
to Rs. 750 per person for foreigners and Rs. 50 per person for SAARC
nationals is charged. Children under 12 years of age will not be
charged.
gate is embellished with deities and monsters with marbelous
intricacy. The palace of 55 Windows was built in 1700 AD. Among the
brick balcony of 55 windows. This balcony is a masterpiece of wood
carving. The stone temple of Batsala Devi which is also located in the
Durbar Square is full of intricate carvings. This temple also sets a
beautiful example of Shikhara style architecture in Nepal. There is a
bronze bell on the 
terrace of the temple which is also known as the
"Bell of Barking Dogs". This colossal bell, placed in 1737 AD, was rung
to signal curfew during those days. The main square of the city contains
innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion
Gate. the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture gallery, the
Batsala temple, etc. A magnificent statue of King Bhupatindra Malla in
the act of worship is placed on a column facing the palace. It was
listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monumnet List in 1979. As per
Bhaktpur Municipality from 1 Jan. 2001 entrace fees has been increased
to Rs. 750 per person for foreigners and Rs. 50 per person for SAARC
nationals is charged. Children under 12 years of age will not be
charged. 
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