The Sydney Opera House was completed in 1973, having taken fourteen years to construct. The architect, Joern Utzon, included in his design the surfacing of the ‘sails' with more than a million ceramic tiles, which were imported from Sweden. Sydney Opera House has five performance halls. Grand Concert Hall, Opera Theatre, Drama Theatre. Playhouse and The Studio.
Tours are available of the Sydney Opera House , lasting one hour and departing once or twice every hour. Many concerts are available too - 3,000 per year of all types. They range from small free concerts to lavish operatic performances. The Sydney Opera House is located at Bannelong Point. Take the train or bus to Circular Quay or Sydney Explorer, Stop 2.(02 9250 7111).
