Sydney Opera House was formally recognised as one of the most outstanding places on Earth with its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the World Heritage Convention on 28 June 2007.
Sydney Opera House was officially opened in October 1973.
In its short lifetime, Sydney Opera House has earned a reputation as a world-class performing arts centre and become a symbol of both Sydney and the Australian nation.
It's a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It is admired internationally and proudly treasured by the people of Australia. It was created by a young architect who understood and recognised the potential provided by the site against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Denmark’s Jørn Utzon gave Australia a challenging, graceful piece of urban sculpture in patterned tiles, glistening in the sunlight and invitingly aglow at night. Jorn Utzon died in Copenhagen in November 2008 aged 90.
How go get to Sydney Opera House?
Take the City Circle train from Central Station, get off at Circular Quay Station. You can see the Opera House on the right hand side of the station, it's so enormous you can't miss it !
The left hand side of the Circular Quay station is the rocks area, where lots of bars and unique cuisines are located. The museum of contemporary art is also on the left hand side of the quay, take an advantage of the free entry.
The Sydney Opera House is also located opposite to the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Take a look from the bridge, or stand in front of the opera house in twilight, watch the lights around the harbor bridge, the feeling is magnificent.
The Vivid Sydney Festival
This is one of the biggest event in Sydney you CAN'T miss each year.
Lights, projects, music, creative ideas are all used to present the beautiful Sydney landmark.
Starting from 24 May 2013, everyday from 6 pm till midnight, u can see lots of creative lights around the Circular Quay area, the place will become very crowded.
Here is a video from the official website, take a look of what was going during last year's Vivid Sydney.
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