Photo: Wikimedia CommonsThe former royal palace complex at the citys heart, Durbar Square is a UNESCO-listed cluster of pagoda temples, courtyards and the Hanuman Dhoka palace, plus the home of the living goddess Kumari. Though damaged in the 2015 earthquake, careful restoration continues and the square remains an extraordinary open-air museum of Newari craftsmanship. Buy the visitor ticket, hire a local guide to decode the carvings, and time your visit to glimpse the Kumari at her window.