| A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sydney Opera | | | | performances, the Sydney Opera House is run by the |
| House is an architectural marvel. It has a design that is | | | | Opera House Trust. The Opera House has five |
| distinctive in every sense of the term. Located on the | | | | theatres and as many rehearsal studios. In addition to |
| Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbor, the Opera House | | | | these, the Opera House incorporates two large halls, |
| features an expressionist style and is one of | | | | six bars, four restaurants and a number of souvenir |
| Australia's most popular landmarks. | | | | shops. The five theatres of the Opera House are the |
| The innovative design of the Opera House has a | | | | Concert Hall, the Opera Theatre, the Drama Theatre, |
| history that dates back to 1956, when the Danish | | | | the Playhouse and the Studio Theatre. Together, they |
| Architect - Jorn Utzon - won an international design | | | | have a total seating capacity of around 5500 seats. |
| competition. He was later appointed the Chief | | | | The Opera House also hosts conferences, weddings |
| Architect of the Opera House. However, Jorn resigned | | | | and glittering parties. |
| in the year 1966 before the construction was | | | | As part of your travel package, you will also get to |
| completed. His decision was driven by political | | | | listen to some of the most fascinating stories about its |
| controversies and mounting construction costs. Despite | | | | construction, history and the drama that transpired |
| all odds, the Opera House was completed in 1973. | | | | during the course of its establishment. Over the years, |
| The Opera House is a treat to the senses. In addition | | | | the place has been elevated to the position of a |
| to its marvelous design and stupendous architecture, | | | | national icon and perhaps, rightly so. It has been one of |
| the scenic view of the harbor can hold you spellbound. | | | | the 'must-visit' tourist attractions in the world since its |
| Standing on its decks, one cannot but admire the | | | | creation in 1973 and still continues to be so. |
| exemplary work of art that oozes from its spherical | | | | If the building is a visual treat, the performances held |
| roofs and sail-shaped ceramic shells. The complexity | | | | inside it are no less engaging. Some of the world's |
| of the interiors is another aspect to this building that | | | | most popular stage dramas take place inside the |
| adds to its captivating effect. | | | | Opera House, and for visiting tourists, this is a great |
| A theatre that hosts ballets and exemplary musical | | | | way to spend the day. |