Le Corbusier designed Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex; UNESCO World heritage site

Q.  Le Corbusier was an architect. He is known for
- Published on 18 Jul 16

a. Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex
b. Victoria Terminus
c. Madras High Court
d. Bombay High Court

ANSWER: Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex
 
  • Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex was declared by UNESCO as World Heritage.
  • The site got inscribed as part of the UN body’s recognition of Le Corbusier’s architectural works in different parts of the world.
  • UNESCO inscription was under “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier an outstanding contribution to the Modern Movement”.
  • The Capitol Complex buildings include the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Punjab and Haryana Secretariat and Punjab and Haryana Assembly along with monuments Open hand, Martyrs Memorial, Geometric Hill and Tower of Shadow.
  • It hosted the International Yoga Day event on June 21, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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