Swayambhunath Stupa

It is one of the oldest religious sites of Nepal that holds great respect for Hindu and Buddhist religion. It is also known as Monkey Temple for the monkeys that inhabit there. It is believed that the place was once filled with water where an enormous lotus grew. It got its name since it was built over a self-existent eternal flame. The stupa consists of a dome at its base above which a cubical structure is painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions and at the base, there are five massive golden statues of Buddha. It is a fine example of architecture that proudly stands 365 steep steps above the surface.

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