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The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney, New South Wales. The famous opera hose of Australia is situated along the Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbor lying very close to the Sydney Harbor Bridge The grandeur and the beauty of the Opera House can best be realized by the fact that it had been nominated to decide the Seven Wonders of the World. The Opera House that stretches to an extent of 1.8 hectares is a structure towered on 580 piers that are dug 25 meters deep below the sea level. The magnificent roof of the opera is well decorated by 1.056 million glossy white and cream- colored tiles. The interior of the structure made of pink granite and wood. In order to maintain the beauty and the grandeur, regular maintenance tasks are undertaken. The structure is so built so as to make the easy passage of air. The famous Danish architect Jorn Utzon is credited for its magnificent creation though he could not complete the work single handedly. The building was finally completed in 1973. Venues and Facilities The famous Opera House has five theatres, five rehearsal studios, two main halls. After enjoying the performances you can have a good dining as the pace has six bars, four restaurants a number f souvenir shops are also there carry out with your shopping. The Concrete Hall and the Opera Theatre are each in two largest group of shell while the other ones are positioned on the sides of the shell groupings. The five theatres Halls are: • The Concrete Hall with 2,679 seats. • The Opera Theatre that is the main performance site with 1,547 seats. • The Drama Theatre with 544 seats. • The Playhouse can accommodate 498 seats. • The Studio Theatre has a total of 364 seats. Facts and figures The cost involved in building the Opera House is $AU102, 000,000. The number of events hosted annually is3000. Entertains a total of 2 million audiences every year. Things to do You can enjoy a performance in the Opera House and then taste the lovely food in the restaurants located there. The Opera House when viewed from a distance is an infallible experience that you can cherish all throughout. Yu can also enjoy a ride in the crystal clear waters of the area around the Sydney Harbor Bridge if you want to add color to your wedding then arrange it in the halls of Opera House.
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