Tiered roofs of the Taleju temple as seen from Patan museum in Kathmandu Nepal
The bush in the foreground is bougainvillea not yet in bloom when this was taken in the spring of 2005 Nepal is famous for its tiered roofed temples built by the Malla kings and typical of Newari architecture which reflects both Indian and Chinese influences Patan Durbar Square is also a world heritage site that rivals its very close neighbour in Kathmandu because the it contains a much more concentrated selection of architectural styles The Taleju temple is notable for having an octagonal roof
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