Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House (1957 - 1973) is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It was created by a young architect who understood and recognised the potential provided by the site against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
The base for the building was started in 1959 - years before the designs were finished. It took four years to design by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and by 1962 the designs were finalized and construction began.
In total it took 14 years to build and was officially opened on the 20th of October 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II.
The opera house was made a part of the UNESCO, World Heritage Site in 2007 and is said to be the world’s most distinct 20th century buildings. It is also considered one of the most famous performing art centers in the world.
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.
Australia
Australia is a unique and diverse country in every way - in culture, population, climate, geography, and history.
Culture.
Australia is multicultural and multiracial and this is reflected in the country's food, lifestyle and cultural practices and experience.
Australia has an important heritage from its indigenous people, which plays a defining role in the cultural landscape.
This diversity of influences creates a cultural environment in Australia that is lively, energised, innovative and outward looking.
Aborigines probably came to Australia from Indonesia 50,000 years ago. Originally, Aborigines were nomads and didn't have a sense of land ownership Some places, like Uluru, were sacred because they were associated with
'Dreamtime', the time when the earth was formed. Aborigine legends, songs and dances tell of powerful spirits who created the land and people during the Dreamtime. . Today, most Aborigines live in cities and towns and only a few continue the old nomadic
Sydney Opera House (1957 - 1973) is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It was created by a young architect who understood and recognised the potential provided by the site against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
The base for the building was started in 1959 - years before the designs were finished. It took four years to design by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and by 1962 the designs were finalized and construction began.
In total it took 14 years to build and was officially opened on the 20th of October 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II.
The opera house was made a part of the UNESCO, World Heritage Site in 2007 and is said to be the world’s most distinct 20th century buildings. It is also considered one of the most famous performing art centers in the world.
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.
Australia
Australia is a unique and diverse country in every way - in culture, population, climate, geography, and history.
Culture.
Australia is multicultural and multiracial and this is reflected in the country's food, lifestyle and cultural practices and experience.
Australia has an important heritage from its indigenous people, which plays a defining role in the cultural landscape.
This diversity of influences creates a cultural environment in Australia that is lively, energised, innovative and outward looking.
Aborigines probably came to Australia from Indonesia 50,000 years ago. Originally, Aborigines were nomads and didn't have a sense of land ownership Some places, like Uluru, were sacred because they were associated with
'Dreamtime', the time when the earth was formed. Aborigine legends, songs and dances tell of powerful spirits who created the land and people during the Dreamtime. . Today, most Aborigines live in cities and towns and only a few continue the old nomadic