Sydney Opera House

Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sydney Opera house is one of the most iconic performing arts centre in the world and has become an identity for the city and the country. It visually resembles a yacht’s sails due to its shell roofs. The Bennelong Restaurant which is the smallest of the three shelled spaces. It is famous for its mouthwatering cuisines that showcase the flavour, diversity and quality of Australian produce. The location of the Sydney Opera House provides views of the entire harbour area. The performing arts centre lies on the Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour. The central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens are nearby.

The shelled structures are made of precast concrete panels and covered with glossy white and matte cream tiles giving the structure a distinct white appearance. The surrounding forecourt is used as an outdoor performing space and provides harbour and city views. The monumental steps are made of granite. The sails of the Opera House reach a height of 67.4m at its highest. The building is 183m long and 120m wide at its widest point. You can attend a world famous opera performance here or one of the others that include theatre, dance, and comedy shows.

The Joan Sutherland Theatre Building is the second largest venue of the Opera House with more than 1500 seats.The Concert Hall Building is the largest venue in the Sydney Opera House. It has seating for more than 2000 people and features a high vaulted ceiling.