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Sydney Opera House r
No building on earth looks like the Sydney
Opera House. Popularly known as the
“Opera House” long before the building was
complete, it is, in fact, a complex of theatres
and halls linked beneath its famous shells. Its
birth was long and complicated. Many of the
construction problems had not been faced
before, resulting in an architectural adventure
which lasted 14 years (see p77) . An appeal
fund was set up, eventually raising $900,000,
while the Opera House Lottery raised the balance of the
$102 million final cost. As well as being the city's most
popular tourist attraction, the Sydney Opera House is
also one of the world's busiest performing arts centres.
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. Opera Theatre
Mainly used for opera and
ballet, this 1,507-seat theatre
is big enough to stage grand
operas such as Verdi's Aida.
The Opera Theatre
ceiling and walls are
painted black to focus
attention on the stage.
Detail of The Possum Dreaming (1988)
The mural in the Opera Theatre foyer is by
Michael Tjakamarra Nelson, an artist
from the central Australian desert.
Opera House Walkway
Extensive public walkways
around the building offer
the visitor views from many
different vantage points.
Northern Foyers
With spectacular views
over the harbour, the
Reception Hall and the
large northern foyers of
the Opera Theatre and
Concert Hall can be hired
for conferences, lunches,
parties and weddings.
STAR FEATURES
. Concert Hall
. Opera Theatre
. The Roofs
 
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