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 ...

Opened to the public in 1973, the Sydney Opera House quickly became Australia ... of years as seashells broke down into sand and were shaped by wind and weather into these eerie spires.

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 ...