Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and ...

The construction of the Australian icon was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, public anger and political ...

The Sydney Opera House was born from a 1956 architectural ... In 2007, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrating its architectural brilliance. The sail-shaped shells of the ...

The Sydney Opera is one of the most instantly recognisable ... Now, at 51 years old, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed performing arts space is more sustainable than ever. This video is from ...

Sydney Opera House: No visit to Sydney is complete without ... Sydney lies the breathtaking Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed wilderness playground.

As the world’s tallest twin towers since 1996, the Petronas Twin Towers were designed with a Malaysian spirit in mind. From a bird’s-eye view, each tower resembles an eight-point star, an Islamic ...

31 - Nomination of natural, mixed and cultural properties to the world heritage list - Sydney Opera House 1981 05COM VIII ... of the World Heritage Committee or of the Secretariat of UNESCO concerning ...

The Sydney Opera House's spiralling bill was pushed even ... perseverance was formally recognised as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. On recommending its inclusion, the International Council ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House is a must, a relaxing and less-crowded way to admire the iconic landmark and its surrounding harbor is by grabbing a refreshing ...