Sydney Opera House.
Much as the Eiffel Tower is instantly recognized as Paris France and the Leaning Tower of Pisa is synonymous to Italy...the Opera House with its sail-like appearance is a global icon.
Constructed in 1973 by Lend-Lease (...the same construction firm that teamed up with Bovis to build our new Indianapolis Airport which is shaped a bit like a Manta Ray) Located on the Sydney, New South Wales Harbor.
The building offers multiple performance venues and hosts over 2500 artists annually. Encompassing Opera, Orchestra, and Theatre.
The "sails" are pre-cast concrete shells and the entire building covers nearly 4 1/2 acres of land. The building also features restaurants, cafes, retail space, recording studios and bars.
Interior view of the concert hall.
Tour of the Opera House
https://youtu.be/NVW5dxdl_OY
Sydney Harbor Bridge
This steel arch bridge allows trains, vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists a way to cross Sydney Harbor to the Business District.
Built and Opened in 1932.
The bridge spans 1,654 feet and is 440 feet high.
It has a pedestrians only staircase and footpath which is used in a recreational tour called The Bridge Climb.
https://youtu.be/L_0DXoDoRsk
Bridge Climb Tours Available
The Climb
https://youtu.be/PdZoD9Ur9Fw
Next time we will check out what Canberra has to offer!
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