Capitol Complex
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Le Corbusier's group of government buildings at the head of the city, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
MonumentSector 1, ChandigarhBest time to visit: October to March; guided tours are run by the administrationUNESCO heritage 2016
Highlights
- The Secretariat, Legislative Assembly and the Punjab and Haryana High Court
- The Open Hand Monument, Chandigarh's emblem
- The Tower of Shadows and the Geometric Hill
Significance
The Capitol Complex was inscribed in 2016 as part of 'The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement', a World Heritage Site shared by seven countries.