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

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 ...

She took the plunge and came to Australia as a working holiday maker. "The shape of the Sydney Opera House was very different from anything I had seen before. I found some people sitting on the ...

Journalist Helen Pitt was just a small child when the Sydney Opera House officially opened, but from her ferry on the harbour, she remembers the moment well. The year was 1973 when Queen Elizabeth ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House is a must, a relaxing and less-crowded way to admire the iconic landmark and its surrounding harbor is by grabbing a refreshing ...