The white sails of the Sydney Opera House in Australia seemed like “an obvious canvas for an important message”, recalled David Burgess, even if scaling the building with a tin of red paint wa ...

On October 20, 1973 — exactly 50 years ago this Friday — the Sydney Opera House was opened to great fanfare by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Completed a decade late and vastly over-budget ...

The Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October 1973. Battling the brisk wind, she beamed at the crowd along Bennelong Point, congratulating them for this “remarkable ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House is a must, a relaxing and less-crowded way to admire the iconic landmark and its surrounding harbor is by grabbing a refreshing ...

One of the most iconic structures of the 20th Century, the Sydney Opera House has emerged as a symbol for modern Australia. Its dramatic white sails broke new ground for architecture and ...

Earlier this week, as I stood in line at the Sydney Opera House for an event in the concert hall with Amy Poehler tied to the new movie “Inside Out 2,” I looked around at the large crowd.

Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and ...