Above Sydney, Australia’s iconic Opera House seen across Circle Quay from The Rocks.
It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon after an international design competition and opened in 1973 after a long and difficult construction process.
The idea for the Sydney Opera House dates back to the 1940s, when the New South Wales government decided to build a new performing arts center in Sydney. Eventually an international design competition was held in 1956 for its design, and Utzon was chosen as the winner.
Construction began in 1959 but was plagued by technical difficulties and cost overruns. Utzon resigned from the project in 1966, and the building was completed under the supervision of other architects.
Despite its troubled history, the Sydney Opera House has become one of the most recognizable buildings in the whole world and a symbol of Australia’s cultural identity. It hosts a wide range of performances, including opera, ballet, theater, and concerts, and attracts millions of visitors each year.
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