Penelope Torres_Sydney Opera House_Attractions

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- Sydney Opera House

· A shell-like sculptural structure built on the harbor, it is a world-renowned performing arts center and one of Sydney's landmark buildings.
· The Opera House appears different at various times and angles; you can see a panoramic view from the Royal Botanic Gardens observation deck.
· The Concert Hall features the world's largest mechanical tracker organ with 10,500 pipes at its front. The entire hall is constructed using Australian timber, faithfully representing Australia's unique style.
· The Opera House combines ancient and modern styles, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Sydney.

Transportation

Bus:
Take bus routes 333, 380, 389, 392, 396, 397, 399, 890, L94, or X94 to Circular Quay Stand E, then walk about 8 minutes.
Ferry:
The nearest wharf is Circular Quay, about 10 minutes' walk from the Opera House. Six ferry services stop here: No.1-5 Wharf and Harbour Master Steps. Choose different ferries based on your itinerary.

Admission

Standard tickets: Adult AUD 45 / Child (5-15 years) AUD 25 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Free admission: Children under 5

Tips:

*Prices are for reference only, please check with official venue for any changes

Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Tips:

Chinese 1-hour guided tours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday:
09:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:30
Wednesday, Saturday:
09:30, 11:00, 14:30, 16:00
*For reference only, subject to actual booking availability

Penelope Torres Mar 24,2025

Perhaps I'd seen too many photos and promotional videos online, so being there in person didn't feel as overwhelming as expected. The atmosphere was permeated with a leisurely rhythm that made everyone feel lazy. Even taking photos didn't spark much enthusiasm - lying in the sun felt more appealing.

With my eyes closed, you ask what I'm thinking about? The Phantom of the Opera. Forgive my lack of architectural appreciation cells, but after enough lounging around, I walked a complete circle around the Opera House and had just one impression: it really does look like shells, with its white checkered glazed tiles glistening in the sunlight like they're coated with ultra-clear nail polish. This Opera House, which took 14 years to build and is considered one of the 20th century's most outstanding architectural achievements, combined with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background - well, it's quite unique, I'll give it that.