Harihar Bhawan, Rana palace in Lalitpur, Nepal
The neoclassical building stands at 1322 meters elevation, featuring multiple courtyards and gardens integrated into its European-influenced architectural design.
Chandra Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana constructed this palace for his second son Sankar Shamsher, who resided there from 1929 until departing for the UK in 1950.
The palace represents the architectural preferences of the Rana period, combining Nepalese construction methods with European design elements in government buildings.
The structure now houses several governmental institutions including the Department of Agriculture, National Library of Nepal, and National Human Rights Commission.
Following the 2015 Nepal earthquake, authorities marked the building with a red sticker, indicating safety concerns and initiating evacuation procedures.
Location: Kathmandu
Location: Lalitpur
Elevation above the sea: 1,322 m
GPS coordinates: 27.68070,85.31312
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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