The UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the ancient city Bhaktapur also known as Bhadgaon or Khwopa, 13 Km East of Kathmandu valley . The site was constructed by King Bhupatindra Malla during the Malla dynasty reign in the 15th century. Malla dynasty is to be given credits for making the kathmandu valley rich in culture, art and architect; the temples and monuments around the royal palace and that are still well preserved for the generations to come. The area of Durbar square is a combination of four different clusters of squares which are Taumadhi Square, Pottery Square, Dattatreya Square and Durbar Square itself. Within the site the part of palace has be transformed into a museum facility for the visitors with an ancient architecture and medieval skills and crafts of the temples, monuments, carvings and sculptures. The square is a composite of temples built in Shikara and Pagoda style around the famous 55 Window Palace which dominates the facade of this beautiful piece of history. Another major attraction of this area is the Nyatapola temple which means 5 storied the highest pagoda style temple in Nepal that signifies the five basic elements of life. This temple opens only once in a year during Dashain, the biggest Nepali festival. Golden Gate is also located in this area which is the entrance to the palace. The gate holds the figure of Hindu goddess Kali and Garuda and is carved with monsters and Hindu mythical creatures. It is said to be the most beautiful piece of art in the country built by King Ranjit Malla. Another popular gate is the Lion’s Gate which has stone statues of two deities on each side of the gate. The king ordered to cut off the hands of the artist who engineered the gate so that he won’t duplicate his work . There is a temple with sophisticated stone works dedicate to the goddess of mother called Vatsala temple which is popular for its dog barking bell. Bhairabhnath temple, Mini-pashupati temple are among other famous temples in this area.