Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia)
Sydney Opera House: An Icon of the World
It is not just a symbol of Sydney. It’s not simply a major landmark in Australia. It is an icon of the world. This is the Sydney Opera House, a stunning architectural feat which is one of the most recognisable structures on the planet. Its design was a concept by Denmark’s Jørn Utzon, who won a 1956 international competition – and £5,000 – with his vision for the Opera House. Construction began a further three years later. Yet it took a further 14 years, in 1973, for all work on the structure to commence. Despite its rocky origins, the Opera House soon became the crown jewel of Sydney. This is evidenced by tourist numbers, with more than ten million people visiting the attraction every year.
Watching a Show
When visiting the Sydney Opera House, you ideally want to see one of the shows taking place at the venue. It is, after all, the only way to fully appreciate the centre. Thankfully in that regard, it isn’t an issue catching one of the Sydney Opera House events – regardless of what time of the year you’re travelling to Sydney. This is because the venue hosts more than 40 shows each week. The diversity of the events also means there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether it’s contemporary music, a comedy show or circus performance, Sydney Opera House has it covered.
Views, Dining, and Tours
Before entering the Sydney Opera House, the venue has a prime vantage point for enjoying the city’s surrounding sights. Situated in Sydney Harbour, the Opera House is the ideal place to view another iconic structure: the Sydney Harbour Bridge. To venture behind the scenes, a Sydney Opera House tour is a must. These tours paint why the building is so special and show its inner workings. After a tour or watching a show, guests can sample modern Australian cuisine from one of the various dining options available at the Opera House. Having a hard time choosing between the on-site restaurants and bars? Well the Taste of the Opera House experience is an ideal option, as this provides a taste tour for you to gorge on all of the Opera House’s culinary delights.
Nearby Accommodation
With the Sydney Opera House’s prime location and its standing as a worldwide attraction, it should come as no surprise there’s an abundance of luxury hotels nearby. Just a few steps away from the Opera House is the upmarket Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour. This hotel boasts contemporary rooms, innovative on-site dining, and recreational facilities such as an indoor swimming pool. While there are other luxurious Sydney accommodation options close to the Opera House, perhaps none come much fancier than Park Hyatt Sydney. Along with opulent rooms that have a direct view of the Opera House, the hotel goes above and beyond to supply celebrity treatment to its guests.
Contact
Macquarie Street, NSW 1225,
Telephone: +61(2)9250 7111 | Fax: +61(2)9251 3943