In 1956, a competition to design the Sydney Opera House drew 233 entries. Danish architect Jørn Utzon surprised everyone by ...

From grand chandeliers to velvet-clad balconies, opera houses have long stood as symbols of cultural heritage, architectural ...

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 ...

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The Colosseum in Rome, built during 72-80 A.D., is a great symbol of ancient Roman engineering and gladiatorial combats, with ...

As a testament to modern architecture, the Sydney Opera House is world-famous. But since Australia's most spectacular building was inaugurated in 1973, there has been constant criticism of the ...

The Sydney Opera is one of the most instantly recognisable buildings in the world. It's an architectural marvel that plays host to some 2,000 shows and 11 million visitors each year. Now ...

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 ...