kathmandu valley is well known for its ancient art and architecture . among the 130 monuments are pilgrimage centres , temples , shrines , bathing sites and gardens-all sites of veneration for both hindu and buddhist religious groups.
kathmandu in nepal is situated at an altitude of 1.336 masl (meters above sea level) . UNESCO has described kathmandu as a unique "living heritage site" unparalleled in the world . it has fascinating sightseeing opportunities with hundreds of ancient temples , places , monasteries , buddhist stupas and artistic centres . the main sites within the city are in durbar square where the temples and old palace built between the 12th and 18th centuries are located . the kathmandu valley has been divided into seven monumental zones , all concentrated within a raduis of 20 km . it is difficult to find such a collection of heritage sites anywhere else in the world.
kathmandu is also recognised for its religious coexistence among followers and places of worship. becouse hidus and buddhists visit both religious sites , it is often difficult to differentiate between them .
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