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, Chandigarh | |
|---|---|
Retail hub | |
 Sector-17 Chandigarh | |
  Sector-17, Chandigarh | |
| Coordinates: 30°44′N 76°47′E / 30.73°N 76.78°E | |
| Country |  India |
| District | Chandigarh |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| PIN | 160017 |
History
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]
Facilities
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]