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Sydney Opera HOuSe
 
Sydney Opera House is a masterpiece of late 
modern architecture and an iconic building of the 20th 
century. It is admired internationally and proudly treasured 
by the people of australia. It was created by a young 
danish architect, Jørn utzon (1918-2008), who understood 
the potential provided by the site against the stunning 
backdrop of Sydney Harbour. 
 
 
The massive concrete sculptural shells that form 
the roof of Sydney Opera House appear like billowing 
sails filled by the sea winds with the sunlight and cloud 
shadows playing across their shining white surfaces. 
utzon envisaged it as being like to a Gothic cathedral 
that people would never tire of and never be finished with.
 
Today Sydney Opera House does not operate solely 
as a venue for opera or symphony, but also hosts a wide 
range of performing arts and community activities. These 
include classical and contemporary music, ballet, opera, 
theatre, dance, cabaret, talks and large scale public 
programs.  
 
Since its opening in 1973 over 45 million people have 
attended more than 100 000 performances, and it is 
estimated that well over 100 million people have visited the 
site. It is one of australia's most visited tourist attractions, 
being the most internationally recognized symbol of the 
nation. Today Sydney Opera House welcomes more than 
8 million visitors and presents around 2400 events a year.
Opposite page: Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point. 
© WE-EF LIGHTING 2011 Photo Ralph Alfonso
The three groups of interlocking shells 
are set on a vast terraced platform.
© Michael Moy Idea to Icon
Sydney Opera House projects into 
the harbour, with the central business 
district of the city behind.  
© Michael Moy Idea to Icon
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