Sydney Opera House
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Sydney Opera House
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-33.85719805, 151.21512338474
Opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera House stages more than 1,600 performances a year, ranging from from opera, ballet, dance to music and comedy shows, in its concert halls and theaters. In May and June, its iconic sails become a dazzling canvas for amazing light shows, such as Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas.
Quick facts
- Name: Sydney Opera House
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Type of attraction: Architectural/Theater
- Built: 1973
- Ticket price: Depending on the event
Each May the Sydney Harbor plays host to Vivid Sydney, a month-long festival dedicated to light, art, and music. Australia does public art right, and it can been seen in all of its cities, but this is a masterpiece. Vivid transforms the city into a gigantic projection screen by using 3-D mapping to cast incredible images across all kinds of buildings, including the Sydney Opera House.
Its unique design made it the most recognizable symbol of Sydney and Australia. The building, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon but completed by an Australian architectural team headed by Peter Hall, was officially opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation starting with the 1957 selection of Utzon as an international design competition winner.
The Government of New South Wales, led by the Prime Minister, Joseph Cahill, authorized work to start with Utzon’s construction management in 1958. The government’s decision to construct Utzon’s design is often overshadowed by