Sydney Opera House located on Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia. It's unique use of a series of gleaming white sail-shaped shells as its roof structure makes it one of the most-photographed buildings in the world.
The Sydney Opera House is situated on Bennelong Point, a promontory on the south side of the harbour just east of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
In 1956 the state government sponsored an international competition for a design. Architects from some 30 countries submitted 233 entries. In January 1957 the judging committee announced the winning entry, that of Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
The Opera House is Sydney’s best-known landmark. It is a multipurpose performing arts facility whose largest venue, the 2,679-seat Concert Hall, is host to symphony concerts, choir performances, and popular music shows.
The building also houses restaurants and a professional recording studio. In 2007 the Opera House was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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