Sydney Opera House

Greatest Structures in the World

The pride of Australia- the Sydney Opera House. It is not a single structure, but a series of buildings emulating the sails of a ship. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, plans were initially rejected.

Picture: Sydney Opera House, Credit: Getty Images

29 April 1998

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