Try to think of Australia without immediately envisioning the Sydney Opera House. It’s hard, right?That’s because this striking masterpiece under the Sydney Harbour Bridge has become renowned ...

Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and ...

One of the most iconic structures of the 20th Century, the Sydney Opera House has emerged as a symbol for modern Australia. Its dramatic white sails broke new ground for architecture and ...

The white sails of the Sydney Opera House in Australia seemed like “an obvious canvas for an important message”, recalled David Burgess, even if scaling the building with a tin of red paint wa ...

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia Situated on a spit ... All major performance areas have their own foyers. The main facade of the Opéra is an imposing sight, even in Paris, a city filled ...

The Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October 1973. Battling the brisk wind, she beamed at the crowd along Bennelong Point, congratulating them for this “remarkable ...

Sydney conjures images of the Sydney Harbour ... The gleaming tiles But what really makes the outer facade of the Opera House are the roof structures commonly referred to as concrete shells ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House is a must, a relaxing and less-crowded way to admire the iconic landmark and its surrounding harbor is by grabbing a refreshing ...