OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaThe Sydney Opera House is a famous building in Sydney, Australia. It sits right on the edge of Sydney Harbour, surrounded by water on three sides. It opened in 1973 and took 16 years to build. A Danish architect named Jorn Utzon designed it.
The roof is made of white concrete shells that look like giant sails or seashells. There are over one million roof tiles covering those shells. The building is 600 feet long and 394 feet wide. Inside, there are several performance halls where people watch concerts, operas, and plays.
- About 8.2 million people visit the Sydney Opera House every year!
- More than 1,500 shows are performed there each year.
- The biggest hall seats 2,679 people.
- It is one of the most recognized buildings in the world.
