
It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, opening in 1973 after a gestation beginning with his competition-winning design in 1957.

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is on the site of Australia’s first European settlement and is one of the 20th century’s most famous and distinctive buildings. The Sydney Opera House is located on Bennelong Point in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It also hosts a range of other events, including dance, theatre, music, conferences and exhibitions. The Opera House is home to three main performance venues: the Concert Hall, the Opera Theatre and the Drama Theatre. It is one of the 20th century’s most distinctive buildings and one of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions. The Sydney Opera House is an iconic building on the Sydney Harbour foreshore. Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, it is home to a variety of performing arts companies. The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic buildings in Australia.
