"Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design. A great urban sculpture set in a remarkable waterscape, at the tip of a peninsula projecting into Sydney Harbour, the building has had an enduring influence on architecture. The Sydney Opera House comprises three groups of interlocking vaulted ‘shells’ which roof two main performance halls and a restaurant. These shell-structures are set upon a vast platform and are surrounded by terrace areas that function as pedestrian concourses. In 1957, when the project of the Sydney Opera House was awarded by an international jury to Danish architect Jørn Utzon, it marked a radically new approach to construction."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
Nice night view of the Sydney Opera House. Thanks to Lynne of Sydney for sending this postcard with nice flower stamps.
Postcard 2
A view of Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Opera House - commemorating Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games.
Postcard 3
Night view with moon. I bought this Sydney Opera postcard, mint, from Singapore in August, 2015.
Postcard 4
Opera House. Thanks to Laurent of Sydney, Australia.
Postcard 5
View of Sydney Opera House. Thanks to Kayu of Japan who celebrated New Year's Eve in Sydney.
Postcard 6
Nice view of Sydney Opera House. Thanks to SP and family for mailing from Sydney, Australia.
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