The construction of the Australian icon was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, public anger and political ...

In 1956, a competition to design the Sydney Opera House drew 233 entries. Danish architect Jørn Utzon surprised everyone by winning. His unique sail-shaped design has become a symbol of Sydney ...

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 ...

How Did the Sydney Opera House Go from Failure to Global Icon? Despite its financial disaster, the Opera House is now one of the most visited landmarks in the world. How did it recover? Trump is ...

Bell Shakespeare kicks off its 2025 season with a modern and accessible adaptation of Henry 5 performed by a fresh-faced cast ...

Blue water laps up to sandy shores over which landmarks like the Royal Botanic Garden and the Sydney Opera House preside. Another iconic site, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, towers above the harbor's ...

Australia’s largest event, Vivid Sydney, returns from Friday, 23 May to Saturday, 14 June 2025, with the theme “Dream” ...

Leena Tailor Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon ... and the Sydney Harbour Bridge also await visitors in the Sydney Opera House's foyer, while a picturesque boardwalk – complete with ...

However, the design competition went ahead as planned ... The initial estimate of the final cost of the Sydney Opera House was put at A£3.5m or A$7m – at the time, Australia's official currency ...