Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a majestic and iconic performing arts center located in the lovely land down under - Australia. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, this uniquely shaped building is known for resembling either a beached whale or a group of misshapen turtle shells.

Opened in 1973 after nearly 14 years of construction, the Sydney Opera House has been the venue for some of the most amazing performances by both Australian and international artists. However, the building itself has had its share of controversies and mishaps.

For instance, Utzon faced a lot of criticism for his strange design and was eventually fired from the project before it was even completed. Thankfully, he was later reinstated to complete the interior design.

It’s said that the building’s white tiles became a bit of a nightmare for the maintenance workers. The tiny tiles needed to be replaced one by one and it took years for the task to be completed. This is perhaps the reason why the Opera House always looks so immaculate - the maintenance workers were too exhausted to leave even a single tile out of place!

But perhaps the most humorous story about the Sydney Opera House is that there is a long-standing rumor that the architect intended to build two such buildings at different angles so that they could perfectly form a sphere. However, according to Utzon, this was never the plan, and it was probably just the result of a game of Chinese whispers.

All in all, the Sydney Opera House is a testament to human creativity and perseverance. It’s a building that is as beautiful as the performances that take place within it, and we hope it continues to amaze and inspire for many years to come.