Sydney Opera House
Sydney, Australia
13.05.2014
Oper von Sydney, also known as the Sydney Opera House, is an iconic performing arts venue located in the bustling city of Sydney, Australia. This architectural masterpiece is one of the most recognized and visited attractions in the country, drawing in over 8 million visitors annually.
Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the Opera House was opened in 1973 and has since become a symbol of Sydney's vibrant culture and artistic excellence. Its distinctive sail-like design and prime waterfront location make it a must-see for tourists and locals alike.
The Opera House is home to multiple performance spaces, including the Concert Hall, Opera Theatre, Drama Theatre, and Playhouse. These venues host a diverse range of performances, from opera and ballet to contemporary dance and musicals. The Opera House is also a popular venue for concerts, with some of the world's biggest names in music gracing its stages.
In addition to its impressive performance program, the Opera House also offers a variety of behind-the-scenes tours, giving visitors a glimpse into the inner workings of this world-renowned venue. From the history of its construction to the technical aspects of its production, these tours provide a fascinating look into the inner workings of the Opera House.
Aside from its cultural significance, the Opera House is also a hub for dining and entertainment. It boasts several restaurants and bars, including the famous Bennelong Restaurant, which offers a fine dining experience with breathtaking views of the harbor.
Whether you are a fan of the performing arts, a lover of architecture, or simply looking for a unique and memorable experience in Sydney, the Opera House is a must-visit destination. With its rich history, stunning design, and world-class performances, it truly is a cultural gem of Australia.
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 structural design. A great urban sculpture set in a remarkable waterscape, at the tip of a peninsula projecting into Sydney Harbour, the building has had an enduring influence on architecture. The Sydney Opera House comprises three groups of interlocking vaulted ‘shells’ which roof two main performance halls and a restaurant. These shell-structures are set upon a vast platform and are surrounded by terrace areas that function as pedestrian concourses. In 1957, when the project of the Sydney Opera House was awarded by an international jury to Danish architect Jørn Utzon, it marked a radically new approach to construction.
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture.Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, but completed by an Australian architectural team headed by Peter Hall, the building was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October 1973, 16 years after Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. The Government of New South Wales, led by the premier, Joseph Cahill, authorised work to begin in 1958 with Utzon directing construction. The government's decision to build Utzon's design is often overshadowed by circumstances that followed, including cost and scheduling overruns as well as the architect's ultimate resignation.The building and its surrounds occupy the whole of Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour, between Sydney Cove and Farm Cove, adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, and near to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The building comprises multiple performance venues, which together host well over 1,500 performances annually, attended by more than 1.2 million people. Performances are presented by numerous performing artists, including three resident companies: Opera Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. As one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, the site is visited by more than eight million people annually, and approximately 350,000 visitors take a guided tour of the building each year. The building is managed by the Sydney Opera House Trust, an agency of the New South Wales State Government.
On 28 June 2007, the Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, having been listed on the (now defunct) Register of the National Estate since 1980, the National Trust of Australia register since 1983, the City of Sydney Heritage Inventory since 2000, the New South Wales State Heritage Register since 2003, and the Australian National Heritage List since 2005. The Opera House was also a finalist in the New7Wonders of the World campaign list.
