Sydney Opera House
Performing arts theater · Sydney
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Highlights
Sydney Opera House dazzles with its iconic sail-like design, world-class performances, stunning harbor views, and vibrant dining scene.
Sydney Opera House dazzles with its iconic sail-like design, world-class performances, stunning harbor views, and vibrant dining scene.
"An iconic architectural masterpiece and a hub for performing arts in Sydney."
"Sydney hosts Australia's largest New Year's Eve celebration with a spectacular fireworks display over Sydney Harbour. The event includes ceremonies, projections, and a parade of illuminated boats." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina,
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"A vibrant city known for its iconic Opera House, beautiful harbor, and rich cultural offerings."
"For the last five decades, the Sydney Opera House has been a global spectacle: with its whimsical rooftop sails and prime location on the Sydney Harbour, it has become not only the city's most recognizable symbol, but that of all of Australia. While presiding over the building's October 20, 1973, opening, the late Queen Elizabeth II called it “unique”—and while its architecture certainly remains a standout feature, what makes the structure truly forward-thinking is the degree to which Danish architect Jørn Utzon drafted it with sustainability in mind."
