Sydney Opera House
Status Complete Type Performing arts centre Architectural style Expressionist Location Bennelong Point , Sydney Country Australia Coordinates 33°51′31″S 151°12′51″E / 33.85861°S 151.21417°E / -33.85861; 151.21417 Coordinates : 33°51′31″S 151°12′51″E / 33.85861°S 151.21417°E / -33.85861; 151.21417 Elevation 4 m (13 ft) Current tenants Groundbreaking 1 March 1959 Construction started 1 March 1959 Completed 1973 Cost A$102 million , equivalent to ~A$927 million in 2016Height 65 m (213 ft) Structural system Concrete frame & precast concrete ribbed roof Other dimensions length 183 m (600 ft) width 120 m (394 ft) area 1.8 ha (4.4 acres) Client NSW government Owner NSW Government Main contractor Civil & Civic (level 1), M.R. Hornibrook (level 2 and 3 and interiors)Architect Jørn Utzon Structural engineer Ove Arup & Partners Seating capacity Concert Hall 2,679 Joan Sutherland Theatre 1,507 Drama Theatre 544 Playhouse 398 The Studio 400 Utzon Room 210 Total 5,738 sydneyoperahouse .com Type Cultural Criteria i Designated 2007 (31st session ) Reference no. 166rev State Party Australia Region Asia-Pacific Type Historic Criteria a, b, e, f, g, h Designated 12 July 2005 Reference no. 105738 Type Built Criteria a, b, c, d, e, f, g Designated 3 December 2003 Reference no. 01685 Coordinates
The Sydney Opera House is an opera house and iconic building on the shores of Sydney Harbour , in Sydney , Australia . It is shaped like the sails of a boat. Many concerts and events take place there, with 2000 performances a year presented by Opera Australia, Australia's national opera company. It is a famous tourist attraction .
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