Kathmandu Valley — UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Name (English)
- Kathmandu Valley — UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Type
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Description
Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Kathmandu Valley contains 7 protected zones of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (inscribed in 1979):
- Swayambhunath: An ancient stupa and sacred Buddhist shrine located atop a hill in Kathmandu.
- Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest spherical stupas in the world and a major hub of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Pashupatinath Temple: The most sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Nepal, situated on the banks of the Bagmati River.
- Changu Narayan Temple: Widely considered the oldest Hindu temple in Nepal, dating back to the Lichchhavi era (4th century).
- Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka): The historic palace complex of the ancient Malla and Shah kings.
- Patan Durbar Square: Renowned for its artistic Newari architecture, stone carvings, and metal crafts.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square: A well-preserved medieval royal palace complex famous for the 55-Window Palace and the Nyatapola Temple.
- Religious Association
- Hindu & Buddhist
- Region / Province
- Kathmandu Valley
- Cultural Significance
- A spectacular cluster of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites highlighting the artistic and religious syncretism of the Kathmandu Valley.