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Bouddha Stupa
बौद्ध स्तूप
Boudhanath Panorama 2016.jpg
Bouddha Stupa Panorama
Boudhanath is located in Nepal
Boudhanath
Shown within Nepal
Basic information
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Geographic coordinates27°43′17″N 85°21′43″E / 27.72139°N 85.36194°E / 27.72139; 85.36194Coordinates: 27°43′17″N 85°21′43″E / 27.72139°N 85.36194°E / 27.72139; 85.36194
AffiliationBuddhism, Hinduism
Architectural typeStupa
Height (max)36 metres (118 ft)[1]
Official name: Bauddhanath, part of Kathmandu Valley
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv, vi
Designated1979 (3rd session), revised 2006
Reference no.121bis-005
  1. Department of Archaeology (Nepal). "Bouddha Stupa". Retrieved 3 May 2014.