This legendary clock tower has dominated Kathmandu’s skyline since it was built in 1894.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

Designed to honor the birthplace of Buddha.

This is one of the last surviving structures of a once vast palace complex.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

Adjacent to Narayanhiti Palace, this park commemorates those who fought in Nepal's civil war.

The courtyard of this palace was the site of the worst slaughter of sitting royals in recorded history.

Visitors to the National Museum of Nepal can moon over a set of well-traveled flags.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This small shrine dedicated to a fish is believed to hold the secrets to this historic market's founding.

Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.

An ancient art form is kept alive in this corner of Nepal.

A colorful gateway to a historic neighborhood.

This restaurant preserves and serves lesser-known and regional Nepali food.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

A museum with a window view of the Himalayas and an on-site climbing wall.

Lake Phewa is home to the only island temple in Nepal.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

Nepal's unclimbable sacred peak.

The official flag of the short-lived Republic of Formosa.

Dedicated to the three priests whose execution inspired author José Rizal.