The Capitol Complex

Located in Sector 1 at the northern end of the city, the Capitol Complex consists of the Secretariat, the High Court and the Legislative Assembly, each representing the three major functions of the state. They are interconnected by a central esplanade with numerous monuments and pools.
The Secretariat, the largest and tallest of the Capitol buildings, is the official headquarters of the governments of Punjab and Haryana. The façade of this eight-storey structure, featuring perforated windows and exposed concrete ramps, was designed to shield its interiors from the sun. The High Court is among the most striking of buildings. Its double roof resembles an inverted umbrella, and is supported by colourful vertical pillars which form the entrance to the building. Inside, the courtrooms have abstract tapestries, designed by Le Corbusier and made by Kashmiri crafts-persons. For permission to visit the Capitol Complex, visit the Chandigarh Tourism website.