Chandigarh Capitol Complex
찬디가르
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Chandigarh capital region, India
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Chandigarh Capitol Complex, a supreme masterpiece of modern architecture and an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site. This monumental governmental enclave is far more than a collection of administrative…
Listen in the app2The Grand Parasol Roof and Majesty of Law, Punjab and Haryana High Court
As we begin our exploration of the Capitol Complex, the monumental structure standing authoritatively before us is the Punjab and Haryana High Court, also historically known as the Palais de Justice. Astonishingly, this structure…
Listen in the app3Surging Silhouette and Interplay of Light, Palace of Assembly
Directly across the esplanade from the High Court stands the Palace of Assembly, housing the legislative assemblies of both Punjab and Haryana. The most striking and unforgettable feature of this building is its dramatic…
Listen in the app4A Monolithic Slab of Sculpted Concrete, Secretariat Building
Positioned at the northwestern boundary of the Capitol Complex, the imposing structure looming before us is the Secretariat Building. Measuring an astonishing 254 meters in length and rising 42 meters high, this monumental…
Listen in the app5Rotating Emblem of Peace and Reconciliation, Open Hand Monument
Standing prominently at the center of the vast esplanade plaza, we encounter the world famous Open Hand Monument, the definitive visual icon of Chandigarh. Soaring 26 meters into the sky, this giant metallic sculpture is an…
Listen in the app6Mastering Light and Solar Geometry, Tower of Shadows and Geometric Hill
Located on the esplanade near the Open Hand, we arrive at one of the most intellectually fascinating structures in the complex, the Tower of Shadows, along with its neighboring Geometric Hill. The Tower of Shadows is an…
Listen in the app7Closing
This concludes our audio guide tour of the Chandigarh Capitol Complex, a monumental masterpiece of twentieth-century modernist architecture and a proud UNESCO World Heritage site. As we stand back to reflect upon the sweeping…
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What is Chandigarh Capitol Complex?
Chandigarh Capitol Complex is a place in 찬디가르 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 찬디가르 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.7592, 76.8047 |
| Last updated |