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Sydney Opera House

Opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is the most recognisable symbol of both the city of Sydney and the country of Australia, and is also considered one of the 20th century's great buildings. Designed to resemble a ship at sea with its roof appearing as a billowing white sail, SydneyOpera House is one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world. Housing a large complex of theatres and halls that play host to a wide range of performing arts, the Opera House offers spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and is visited by more than 4.5 million tourists every year.

Address: 
Bennelong Point,
Circular Quay,
Sydney, NSW 1225,
Australia
Telephone: 
(02) 9250 7111.
Website: 
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Opening times: 

Daily 0900-1700 (tours); Mon-Sat 0900-2030 (box office), plus two hours before Sun show.

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
Yes

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