Secretariat Building, Chandigarh

Name: Secretariat Building
Address: Chandigarh, India

#37 among attractions in Chandigarh

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Secretariat Building is a Le Corbusier-designed government building built in 1953, located inside the Chandigarh Capitol Complex which comprises three buildings and three monuments: the Secretariat building, Legislative Assembly building and High Court building, Open Hand Monument, Geometric Hill and Tower of Shadows. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1953 (71 years ago)Unesco: from 2016Coordinates: 30°45'40"N, 76°48'2"E

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Secretariat Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Rose Garden, Government Museum and Art Gallery, The High Court.

0.6 miS
Mosaic garden with sculptures
Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Chandigarh
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Chandigarh, India, lies a unique and enchanting attraction: the Rock Garden. This sprawling park is not your typical green space; it's an open-air exhibition hall, a fantasy world crafted from industrial and home waste...
1.5 miSW
Park, Garden
Rose Garden, Chandigarh
40 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chandigarh, the Rose Garden stands as an exquisite emblem of nature's splendor within the bustling city. Officially known as the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, this expansive park is the largest of its kind in Asia, sprawling over 30 acres of land.
1.1 miSW
Museum
Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
30 min walk • The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh, India, stands as a beacon of cultural and historical significance in the heart of the city. Established in August 1947, the museum is a premier institution that preserves and showcases a rich collection of art...
0.5 miSE
Museum
The High Court, Chandigarh
12 min walk • The High Court in Chandigarh is not only a judicial institution but also an object of exceptional architectural value that attracts the attention of art and architecture enthusiasts from all over the world. Designed by the famous architect Le Corbusier, the building is...
0.4 miSE
30°45'26"N • 76°48'24"E
Capitol Complex, Chandigarh
12 min walk • The Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, India, is an epitome of modernist architecture and a celebrated work of the Franco-Swiss architect, Le Corbusier. This sprawling compound is the administrative hub of the states of Punjab and Haryana and stands as a symbol of the...
0.4 miSE
30°45'26"N • 76°48'24"E
Secretariat Building, Chandigarh
12 min walk • Secretariat Building is a Le Corbusier-designed government building built in 1953, located inside the Chandigarh Capitol Complex which comprises three buildings and three monuments: the Secretariat building, Legislative Assembly building and High Court building, Open Hand Monument, Geometric Hill and Tower of Shadows.
1 miW
Universities and schools
Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh
27 min walk • The Chandigarh College of Architecture is a college imparting education and research in the field of architecture. It covers the north-western region of India including the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh as well as the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir.
1.2 miSW
Universities and schools
DAV College, Chandigarh
30 min walk • DAV College is a co-educational college in Chandigarh, India. It was founded in 1958. Affiliated to the Panjab University, Chandigarh, the college offers various courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
1 miNW
Universities and schools
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
26 min walk • Punjab Engineering College is a public research & technical institution in Chandigarh. It was founded in 1921 in Lahore, established in Chandigarh in 1953, and focuses on the field of applied sciences, particularly engineering and technology.
0.7 miSE
30°45'9"N • 76°48'24"E
Nek Chand Fantasy Rock Garden, Chandigarh
18 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Secretariat Building?

Nearby attractions include Secretariat Building, Chandigarh (12 min walk), Capitol Complex, Chandigarh (12 min walk), The High Court, Chandigarh (12 min walk), Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Chandigarh (16 min walk).