Sydney Opera House and Interesting Experiences

#postandearn The Sydney Opera House is a unique and prominent architectural work in the center of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The theater is shaped like giant shells, located right next to the picturesque Sydney Harbor. Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Opening hours: 9am - 5pm Guided tour fee (1hr): 33 USD Interesting facts about the theater The Opera House is one of the most iconic architectural works of the 20th century and one of the most famous performing arts venues in the world. The theater has a unique architecture in the shape of a shell or sails full of wind going out to sea, inspired by the ship of Captain James Cook. The theater has 5 theater areas, 5 rehearsal studios, 2 main halls, 4 restaurants, 6 bars and some souvenir shops. The theatre houses the world's largest organ, with 10,154 pipes that took 10 years to assemble. The theatre is roofed with 1.056 million Swedish tiles, which have a self-cleaning surface. The theatre was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. The theatre hosts over 1,500 performances annually for over 1.2 million people, including opera, ballet, drama, classical music, contemporary music, jazz and pop. #australia #sydney