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Lalitpur Metropolitan City, historically Patan is the fourth most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts. It is a city renowned for its festival and feast, fine ancient art, and the making of metallic and stone carved statues.
It is located on Patan Durbar Square’s Southern side, Uku Bahal. It is one of the most significant Buddhist monasteries in Nepal which is quite famous among the localities/ tourists. This splendid site is known as Rudra Varna Mahavir and was constructed in 590 to 604 A.D. by King Shivadev. There are three courtyards which are located inside this monastery premises that make it unique and beautiful.
Patan museum is one of the best sites to get the nitty-gritty details of Lalitpur. Like any other museum globally, this site also allows tourists to see artifacts and scriptures significant to their country. The Patan Museum is located in the Keshav Narayan Chowk of Lalitpur and it was previously a royal palace. This museum is very famous in Lalitpur.