Lalitpur
Lalitpur is one of the primary historical and cultural metropolitan hubs in the Kathmandu Valley. No recent news mentions this month.
Summary
Lalitpur, historically known as Patan, is one of the three major cities in the Kathmandu Valley and the administrative center of Lalitpur District in Bagmati Province. It is celebrated for its rich Newar cultural heritage, metalcraft, architecture, and historical sites such as Patan Durbar Square.
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Context
Lalitpur Metropolitan City borders Kathmandu across the Bagmati River and forms an integral part of the valley's economic, political, and cultural landscape. Alongside its dense concentration of historic temples and traditional artisans, the city hosts various international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and residential commercial centers like Jhamsikhel and Kupondole.
- historic name
- Patan
- province
- Bagmati Province
- type
- Metropolitan City / District
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