Sydney Opera House

In the 50 Nineteenth century in Sydney was not the building where concerts could be held or opera. Architectural competition was announced on the Opera House, which received 222 projects from 32 countries worldwide. Winner was in 1957, Danish architectJorn Utzon.


Construction began in 1959. However, due to numerous misunderstandings work stretched. Also increased its costs. Finally, in 1966, Danish architect clashed with contractors and resigned. In his place hired four Australian architects.


The building originally was to cost $ 7 million, but the total cost amounted to 102 million dollars. It was built 16 years or 11 years longer than originally intended.
Plane of the roof are covered with a million white tiles ceramic tiles, which shine in the sun and do not require cleaning. The building has 5223 sq ft of windows, and walls are covered with green topaz.

The Opera House has five rooms, which are held theater, ballet and concerts, a cinema and two restaurants. The opera hall is1,550 seats, in concert 2700, 550 in theater and chamber music hall of the 420th

October 20, 1973 was held the official opening, which flew to Sydney Queen Elizabeth II. Played the ninth symphony of Beethovenand staged Prokofiev War and Peace.

Opera House is the hallmark of Sydney. It is a work of unforgettable for anyone who sees them.