Sector-17, Chandigarh | |
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Retail hub | |
![]() Sector-17 Chandigarh | |
Coordinates: 30°44′N 76°47′E / 30.73°N 76.78°E | |
Country | ![]() |
District | Chandigarh |
Languages | |
• Official | English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
PIN | 160017 |
Sector-17 or Sector-17 Plaza is a retail and entertainment hub in Chandigarh. [1] It is a tree-lined pedestrian plaza with fountains and stores.
Sector-17 was constructed at the same time when the city of Chandigarh was built. It was turned into a retail hub after the emergence of three theatres (Neelam, Jagat, KC), offices, Parade Ground, the Inter State Bus Terminus, general post office and many open spaces. [2]
Sector-17 is also called Chandigarh's heart. [1] No vehicles are allowed at the plaza, instead there is a multilevel parking lot to park vehicles. [3] The plaza has a fountain. [4] It is a no-vending zone. [5] It has a huge parade ground where Independence day as well as Republic day celebrations are organised every year. [6]
Sector-17, Chandigarh | |
---|---|
Retail hub | |
![]() Sector-17 Chandigarh | |
Coordinates: 30°44′N 76°47′E / 30.73°N 76.78°E | |
Country | ![]() |
District | Chandigarh |
Languages | |
• Official | English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
PIN | 160017 |
Sector-17 or Sector-17 Plaza is a retail and entertainment hub in Chandigarh. [1] It is a tree-lined pedestrian plaza with fountains and stores.
Sector-17 was constructed at the same time when the city of Chandigarh was built. It was turned into a retail hub after the emergence of three theatres (Neelam, Jagat, KC), offices, Parade Ground, the Inter State Bus Terminus, general post office and many open spaces. [2]
Sector-17 is also called Chandigarh's heart. [1] No vehicles are allowed at the plaza, instead there is a multilevel parking lot to park vehicles. [3] The plaza has a fountain. [4] It is a no-vending zone. [5] It has a huge parade ground where Independence day as well as Republic day celebrations are organised every year. [6]