Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House first opened its doors in 1973 and is a beautiful example of late modern architecture. It is situated near the Sydney harbor bridge, in Bennelong point at the Sydney Harbor, near plenty of Sydney accommodation.  The opera house is probably one of the most recognizable symbols of Australia to people abroad (after the kangaroo, of course) and is something of a national treasure to the people of Sydney and all Australians.

This really is a spectacular photo because it is so difficult to figure out exactly (pretty sure it’s the ceiling but it’s been a few years since I’ve been inside) what we’re looking at!  In this photo we see all the strange geometries and curves at work and these combine to create such a startling image.  When taking photos we always find ourselves trying to find a new way to see an old landmark and in this shot I think the photographer really nailed it…it’s just beautiful!

IF YOU GO: If you do get the chance to visit this amazing place then also take some time out to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens which are situated in the neighborhood of the Sydney Opera House.  The opera house itself is open for tours daily but wouldn’t be complete without a walk along the Sydney Harbor Bridge!  To access it all just ask for some help in reaching Circular Quay, it’s just a few minutes’ walk from there.

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Flickr user Bruce Tuten via a creative commons license.