Credit: Harjit Singh
The Chandigarh Capitol Complex is a beautiful architectural heritage monument that was declared a Unesco Heritage Site in 2016. It’s a beautiful place that connects architecture with history.
It was designed by Le Corbusier that consist of 3 building and 4 monuments
High court building
Open hand monument
Tower of shadow
The martyr’s monument
Geometric hill
Legislative assembly of Punjab and Haryana
He designed the city in such a way that it represents the analogy of the human body. The Chandigarh Capitol Complex is the head, Sector 17 is the heart, lungs (the garden and leisure valley), circulatory system (road network), mind (educational and cultural institutions), and viscera (the industrial network).
Spread over 100 acres, the building is divided into three sections, including the palace of assembly or legislative assembly, the high court, and the secretariat.
All three buildings face each other. The first building was completed in March 1955, followed by the secretariat in March 1958, and the assembly in March 1961.
The structure has a double roof in the shape of an inverted umbrella, symbolizing protection and justice for the people. Eight-storied concrete slab covered by a huge egg-crate screen covered by the facade of the building.
How to reach Chandigarh Capitol Complex
Visit the tourist information center located in Sector 1. You need identity proof like a PAN or Aadhar card. Tourists visit the places in three batches: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. No more than 30 people are allowed in one group.
By Train:
Chandigarh is well connected to other major cities in India by train. The nearest railway station to the Capitol Complex is the Chandigarh Railway Station. You can take a taxi or local bus from the railway station to reach the Capitol Complex. The distance from the railway station is around 8 km.
By Air:
Chandigarh International Airport is the nearest airport to the Capitol Complex, located about 20 km away. You can take a taxi or local bus from the airport to reach the Capitol Complex. Alternatively, you can also take a connecting flight from Delhi or other major airports to reach Chandigarh.