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Bhaktapur or Bhadgoan-meaning the "City of Devotees " lies 14 km east of Kathmandu , home of medieval art and architecture and a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. A city of farmers, Bhaktapur is also known for it's pottery and weaving. Entering the Durbar Square through the Royal Gate, the sparseness of the temple is immediately apparent, compared to the profusion in the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu and Patan.
Many of the highly decorated buildings and shrines were destroyed in the 1934 earthquake. However the main square still contains innumerable temples and other architectural show pieces: the Lion Gate, the picture gallery, the statue of Bhupatendra Malla, the Palace of 55 windows, the Bell of the Barking dogs, the Batsala temple, the Nyatapola temple and the replica of Pashupatinath.
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