Tips and Notes

How is the Sydney Opera House described?

The Sydney Opera House, which opened in 1973, is a great architectural masterpiece of the 20th century that brings together various aspects of creativity and innovation, both in terms of its architectural form and its structural design.

This stunning cityscape, situated within a remarkable waterfront landscape at the tip of a peninsula jutting into Sydney Harbor, has had a lasting influence on architecture. The Sydney Opera House consists of three groups of interlocking curved “shells” that serve as the roof for two large concert halls and a restaurant.