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- Australia
- Sydney
- Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
It may not be an ancient monument, but the architecturally
distinctive Sydney Opera House epitomises the city as much as does
the Great Pyramid in Cairo or the Acropolis in Athens. Situated on
Sydney harbour at Bennelong Point, this intriguing white-sailed
landmark is no white elephant. It is a fully functional performing
arts centre in constant use. The complex consists of a massive
Concert Hall that seats more than 2,500 people and has the finest
acoustics in the world; a smaller Opera Theatre, also used for
ballet performances; a Drama Theatre, seating about 500 people; the
smaller Playhouse; and the Boardwalk dance and music venue. The
building, designed by Joørn Utzon, was completed in 1973 and cost
over A$100 million, most of which was raised with a series of
national lotteries. There was so much controversy involved in its
construction that the Danish architect returned home without ever
seeing his finished product. Free performances of various types are
given outside on the boardwalks around the Opera House on Sunday
afternoons.
Information & Facts
Address
Bennelong Point, Sydney Harbour
Admission
Guided tour: A$35 (adults). Other concessions are
available.
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Guided tours operate daily from 9am to 5pm (one
hour); Box office is open from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 8.30pm,
and on Sundays for two hours before the scheduled performance
time