Sydney Opera House

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The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.

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The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.

Sydney Opera House - Sydney Opera House
A place to take in a spectacular horizon, then broaden your own. With over 40 shows a week there's something for everyone. Events, tours, food, drink - find out what's on.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com
The Architect: Jørn Utzon
The architect of Sydney Opera House, Jørn Utzon was a relatively unknown 38 year old Dane in January 1957 when his entry was announced winner of the international competition to design a ‘national opera house’ for Sydney’s Bennelong Point. His vision for
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story/the-architect-jorn-utzon.html
House History
“It stands by itself as one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind.” Expert evaluation report to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, 2007.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story/sydney-opera-house-history.html
Interesting facts about the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House sits on Bennelong Point. Bennelong Point was named after Woollarawarre Bennelong, a senior Eora man at the time of the arrival of British colonisers in Australia in 1788.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story/sydney-opera-house-facts.html
Come on in
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, a first-timer or an afficionado, the Sydney Opera House has something for you.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit-us.html
Our Story
How in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour and changed the course of twentieth-century architecture.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story.html
BBC - Culture - Sydney Opera House: ‘An architectural marvel’
A groundbreaking vision and a controversial construction colour the fascinating history of one of the world’s most iconic buildings, writes Jonathan Glancey.
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130711-design-classic-down-under
Sydney Opera House - An Architectural Biography
Ever since its 1973 opening, the shell-shaped Sydney Opera House in Australia has dazzled visitors. Find out what's behind this amazing architecture.
https://www.thoughtco.com/sydney-opera-house-architecture-jorn-utzon-178451
Sydney Opera House (@sydneyoperahouse) • Instagram photos and videos
119.7k Followers, 274 Following, 973 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sydney Opera House (@sydneyoperahouse)
https://www.instagram.com/sydneyoperahouse/
Sydney Opera House (@SydOperaHouse) | Twitter
The latest Tweets from Sydney Opera House (@SydOperaHouse). Australian icon - a thriving hub for art, culture and history #sydneyoperahouse. Sydney, Australia
https://twitter.com/sydoperahouse
Sydney Opera House | Facebook
Official Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/sydneyoperahouse
Sydney Opera House (Australia): Top Tips Before You Go (with Photos) - TripAdvisor
Book your tickets online for Sydney Opera House, Sydney: See 17,212 reviews, articles, and 10,399 photos of Sydney Opera House, ranked No.3 on TripAdvisor among 486 attractions in Sydney.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g255060-d257278-Reviews-Sydney_Opera_House-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html
Sydney Opera House - Wikipedia
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.[3]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Opera_House

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Sydney Opera House
Official logo
View from the west
Location in Sydney Show map of Sydney Location in New South Wales Show map of New South Wales Location in Australia Show map of Australia
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Performing arts centre
Architectural style	Expressionist
Location	Bennelong Point, Sydney
Country	Australia
Coordinates	33°51′25″S 151°12′55″E / 33.85681°S 151.21514°E / -33.85681; 151.21514
Elevation	4 m (13 ft)
Current tenants	Australian Chamber Orchestra Bangarra Dance Theatre Bell Shakespeare Opera Australia Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Sydney Symphony Orchestra Sydney Theatre Company The Australian Ballet
Groundbreaking	1 March 1959; 65 years ago (1959-03-01)
Construction started	1 March 1959; 65 years ago (1959-03-01)
Completed	1973; 51 years ago (1973)
Opened	20 October 1973; 51 years ago (1973-10-20)
Inaugurated	20 October 1973; 51 years ago (1973-10-20)
Cost	A$102 million, equivalent to A$1082 million in 2022^[1]
Client	NSW Government
Owner	NSW Government
Height	65 m (213 ft)
Dimensions
Other dimensions	length 183 m (600 ft) width 120 m (394 ft) area 1.8 ha (4.4 acres)
Technical details
Structural system	Concrete frame & precast concrete ribbed roof
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Jørn Utzon Peter Hall
Structural engineer	Ove Arup & Partners
Main contractor	Civil & Civic (level 1), M.R. Hornibrook (level 2 and 3 and interiors)
Other information
Seating capacity	Concert Hall 2,679 Joan Sutherland Theatre 1,507 Drama Theatre 544 Playhouse 398 The Studio 400 Utzon Room 210 Total 5,738
Website
sydneyoperahouse.com

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i
Designated	2007 (31st session)
Reference no.	166
Region	Oceania

Australian National Heritage List
Type	Historic
Criteria	a, b, e, f, g, h
Designated	12 July 2005; 19 years ago (2005-07-12)
Reference no.	105738

New South Wales Heritage Register
Type	Built
Criteria	a, b, c, d, e, f, g
Designated	3 December 2003; 20 years ago (2003-12-03)
Reference no.	01685


References
Coordinates^[2]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Sydney Opera House - Sydney Opera House
A place to take in a spectacular horizon, then broaden your own. With over 40 shows a week there's something for everyone. Events, tours, food, drink - find out what's on.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com
The Architect: Jørn Utzon
The architect of Sydney Opera House, Jørn Utzon was a relatively unknown 38 year old Dane in January 1957 when his entry was announced winner of the international competition to design a ‘national opera house’ for Sydney’s Bennelong Point. His vision for
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story/the-architect-jorn-utzon.html
House History
“It stands by itself as one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind.” Expert evaluation report to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, 2007.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story/sydney-opera-house-history.html
Interesting facts about the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House sits on Bennelong Point. Bennelong Point was named after Woollarawarre Bennelong, a senior Eora man at the time of the arrival of British colonisers in Australia in 1788.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story/sydney-opera-house-facts.html
Come on in
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, a first-timer or an afficionado, the Sydney Opera House has something for you.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit-us.html
Our Story
How in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour and changed the course of twentieth-century architecture.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story.html
BBC - Culture - Sydney Opera House: ‘An architectural marvel’
A groundbreaking vision and a controversial construction colour the fascinating history of one of the world’s most iconic buildings, writes Jonathan Glancey.
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130711-design-classic-down-under
Sydney Opera House - An Architectural Biography
Ever since its 1973 opening, the shell-shaped Sydney Opera House in Australia has dazzled visitors. Find out what's behind this amazing architecture.
https://www.thoughtco.com/sydney-opera-house-architecture-jorn-utzon-178451
Sydney Opera House (@sydneyoperahouse) • Instagram photos and videos
119.7k Followers, 274 Following, 973 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sydney Opera House (@sydneyoperahouse)
https://www.instagram.com/sydneyoperahouse/
Sydney Opera House (@SydOperaHouse) | Twitter
The latest Tweets from Sydney Opera House (@SydOperaHouse). Australian icon - a thriving hub for art, culture and history #sydneyoperahouse. Sydney, Australia
https://twitter.com/sydoperahouse
Sydney Opera House | Facebook
Official Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/sydneyoperahouse
Sydney Opera House (Australia): Top Tips Before You Go (with Photos) - TripAdvisor
Book your tickets online for Sydney Opera House, Sydney: See 17,212 reviews, articles, and 10,399 photos of Sydney Opera House, ranked No.3 on TripAdvisor among 486 attractions in Sydney.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g255060-d257278-Reviews-Sydney_Opera_House-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html
Sydney Opera House - Wikipedia
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.[3]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Opera_House

Sydney Opera House
Official logo
View from the west
Location in Sydney Show map of Sydney Location in New South Wales Show map of New South Wales Location in Australia Show map of Australia
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Performing arts centre
Architectural style	Expressionist
Location	Bennelong Point, Sydney
Country	Australia
Coordinates	33°51′25″S 151°12′55″E / 33.85681°S 151.21514°E / -33.85681; 151.21514
Elevation	4 m (13 ft)
Current tenants	Australian Chamber Orchestra Bangarra Dance Theatre Bell Shakespeare Opera Australia Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Sydney Symphony Orchestra Sydney Theatre Company The Australian Ballet
Groundbreaking	1 March 1959; 65 years ago (1959-03-01)
Construction started	1 March 1959; 65 years ago (1959-03-01)
Completed	1973; 51 years ago (1973)
Opened	20 October 1973; 51 years ago (1973-10-20)
Inaugurated	20 October 1973; 51 years ago (1973-10-20)
Cost	A$102 million, equivalent to A$1082 million in 2022^[1]
Client	NSW Government
Owner	NSW Government
Height	65 m (213 ft)
Dimensions
Other dimensions	length 183 m (600 ft) width 120 m (394 ft) area 1.8 ha (4.4 acres)
Technical details
Structural system	Concrete frame & precast concrete ribbed roof
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Jørn Utzon Peter Hall
Structural engineer	Ove Arup & Partners
Main contractor	Civil & Civic (level 1), M.R. Hornibrook (level 2 and 3 and interiors)
Other information
Seating capacity	Concert Hall 2,679 Joan Sutherland Theatre 1,507 Drama Theatre 544 Playhouse 398 The Studio 400 Utzon Room 210 Total 5,738
Website
sydneyoperahouse.com

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i
Designated	2007 (31st session)
Reference no.	166
Region	Oceania

Australian National Heritage List
Type	Historic
Criteria	a, b, e, f, g, h
Designated	12 July 2005; 19 years ago (2005-07-12)
Reference no.	105738

New South Wales Heritage Register
Type	Built
Criteria	a, b, c, d, e, f, g
Designated	3 December 2003; 20 years ago (2003-12-03)
Reference no.	01685


References
Coordinates^[2]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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