Discover the treasures of Sydney Opera House with the assistance of our profeccional local guide. Enjoy this place while feeling comfortable in your small group.
The most important aspects of Sydney Opera House as well as its illustrious and extensive history can be learned from local guides.
English, Spanish, German, and French are the four languages in which guided tours are offered. This enables guests to learn about Sydney Opera House in a language that they are most familiar with.
All our excursions include skip-the-line entry, allowing you to avoid the crowds.
The tour guides are experienced and know the best times to take you to Sydney Opera House.
Sydney Opera House
Located in the centre of Sydney, Australia, the Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most iconic landmarks. It is the home of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia. It is also a popular tourist attraction. The Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are some interesting facts about the famous building.
The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. He was the winning architect in the Opera House International Design Competition. Utzon's designs were chosen from over 230 entries. His concept was designed to celebrate the arts. In 1954, the Opera House Committee was formed to choose a site for the new opera house. They chose Bennelong Point as the site. It was originally a fort and later used as a tram shed. The name Bennelong Point is derived from the name of senior Eora man Woollarawarre Bennelong.
The roof of the Opera House is made up of 2,194 pre-cast concrete sections. These sections are bolted together using 250 kilometres of steel cable. These sections weigh 15 tons each. The sails of the Opera House are made of 1,056,006 roof tiles imported from Sweden. These sails are affixed to a heavy podium. The podium covers 183 meters (600 feet) of land.
The Concert Hall is the largest venue in the Opera House. It has 2,679 seats and a grand organ. The organ has 10,154 pipes. The organ took 10 years to construct and is the largest mechanical organ in the world. The Concert Hall is used for concerts, choir shows, symphony performances, and other events.
The Sydney Opera House has an outdoor forecourt and a recording studio. It is the home of four performance companies. It hosts 3,000 events per year. There are also a number of restaurants and cafes within the building. The Opera House is a major tourist attraction and draws over 10 million visitors every year. It is also one of the largest opera houses in the world.
Construction of the Sydney Opera House began in 1959. The project was originally scheduled to take four years. However, the cost of construction surpassed the original budget by millions of dollars. The Opera House Committee was formed and a temporary executive committee was set up to oversee the project. This committee lacked experience in the field. There were many protests over the design of the Opera House and a number of people demanded the return of Jorn Utzon. The Opera House Committee selected Bennelong Point as the site.
Construction of the Sydney Opera House was delayed for 10 years. In 1966, Jorn Utzon resigned as the chief architect of the project. His resignation was caused by disagreements with the Sydney government. When Utzon left Australia, he never came back to see the project completed. He left his wife and children in Australia. The Sydney Opera House was not finished until 1973. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
The Sydney Opera House has hosted countless events over the years. In 1990, Nelson Mandela addressed 40,000 people in the Concert Hall. The opera 'Boris Godunov' featured live chickens.
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