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The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Joern Utzon in 1955. Work commenced on the opera House in 1959. The building was completed in 1973, at a cost of $102 million. The Opera House was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October 1973. The opening was celebrated with fireworks and a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. Prior to this, however, Sergei Prokofiev's 'War and Peace' was played at the Opera Theatre on 28 September 1973.
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Are there catacombs beneath the Paris opera house?
Yes, what many Parisians consider a fable is actually true. There is a man-made lake beneath the Paris Opera House as was featured in "The Phantom of the Opera". The foundation was laid in the 1860's. Engineers struggled to drain the water from the earth and simply decided to impound it in a reservoir that has a depth of 12 feet and is 60 yards long. Several fish make their home there and are regularly fed by Opera House staff.
What is Australia's single most important architectural structure?
sydney opera house
What are the human resources of Australia?
The human resources of Australia include the famous cities like Sydney and Darwin. The Sydney Opera House is also a famous human resource in Australia.
Whats the name of the building in sydney harbor that looks a lil bit like an old sailing ship?
The Name Of The Famous Building In Sydney Is Called : THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
When was the first wooden house made?
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