Sydney Opera House

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Culture-Opera House

Head back to central Sydney to visit the iconic Sydney Opera House. Perched on the banks of the harbour, the striking opera house is surrounded by water on three sides, and its shell-like structure hosts hundreds of performances each year. Alongside the main concert hall, which is home to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, there’s the Joan Sutherland Theatre, where opera and ballet performances take place, a drama theatre, a playhouse, a recording studio and more. And as if that wasn’t enough, the Bennelong Restaurant, with its unique sail-shaped window and wood-beamed ceiling, serves creative cuisine with a view of the harbour. There are often kids’ shows during the day, but most performances start around 8pm. Unlike many other opera houses around the world, there’s no need to dress up to the nines (although you are more than welcome to do so if you choose), with smart casual the go-to dress code. If you don't manage to catch a performance, be sure to walk round the exterior of the building, and up its famous steps. Or consider booking a tour to learn more; there are architectural tours, backstage tours, accessible tours and kids' tours to choose from. Check what time the tours run on the Sydney Opera House website in advance of your visit. Image by Taschengeld from Pixabay