Sun Dhok's Golden Gate
Description:
The Golden Gate is recognized not only as one of the greatest phenomena of Nepalese architecture, but also as one of the most beautiful works of architecture in the world. They are located on Durbar Square, which is included in the UNESCO Heritage List.
The Golden Gate, also known as Sun Dhoka, was built under King Ranjit Malle and is the main entrance to the Palace of Fifty-Five Windows, built in the 17th century. They are a gilded arch, richly decorated with carved figures of mythical creatures.
In the central part of the gate you can see the figure of the goddess Taleja with ten arms, surrounded like a halo, snakes. At her feet were the bird-man Garuda and the goddess Kali, accompanied by two nymphs.