Syndey Opera House
One of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, the Syndey Opera House is truly an object of beauty and splendor. Its unmistakable architecture representing a ships sails, and prime location on the Sydney Harbour have made it a symbol that has become synonymous with Australia itself. While visiting the city of Sydney, this is an attraction that should not be missed.

Situated on Bennelong Point, the Opera House was designed by renowned Danish architect Jorn Utzon. When Utzon's design was chosen for the Opera House in the 1950's it was actually still considered impossible to build, as the 'sails' that adorned the roof were beyond the times' architectural capabilities. Utzon reworked the design over the next few years until it could be feasibly built. The final design has over one million tiles on the roof, with the sections, which weigh up to 15 tons each, held together by 350 km of steel cable. The Opera House was finally opened in 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II.

The building itself cost over $AU 102, 000, 000 to build, a price that was way over the original intended budget. The facility now hosts over 3000 events a events per year, with over 2 million people attending its performances.

There are five major halls in the Sydney Opera House, the Concert Hall, Opera Theatre, Drama Theatre, Playhouse and Studio. Each of these is beautifully constructed and decorated, making the experience of seeing a show in them unforgettable. The Concert Hall is the largest of these, seating 2679 people. It is highly regarded worldwide for its unbeatable acoustics and sound quality.

It is definitely worth either touring the Opera House, or even better, attending a performance, while visiting Sydney. To find out what's on log onto the Sydney Opera House website or call +61 2 9247 7599.