Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a multi venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Sydney and Farm Coves.Designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, the facility formally opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation beginning with Utzon 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition.