[{SlideShowNav}] !!!Ranipokhari pond [{Image src='024-kathmandu-ranipokhari-teich-der-königin_Ranipokhari_pond.jpg' caption='Ranipokhari pond, March 2015, © [Bernd Mader|Infos_zum_AF/Editorial_Board/Mader,_Professor_Mag._Dr_Bernd_(Pharmazie,_Volkskunde)]' alt='Ranipokhari pond' class='image_left' width='900' height='736'}] Rani Pokhari (i.e. queen's pond) is an historic artificial pond located in the heart of Kathmandu. The square-shaped pond is from the 17th century, and was built on the eastern side of the then city limits. T he pond is one of Kathmandu's most famous landmarks. It is known for its religious and aesthetic significance. It is 180m by 140m wide. [{Metadata Suchbegriff='Ranipokhari pond'}] [{SET customtitle='Ranipokhari pond (1)'}]