The construction of the Australian icon was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, public anger and political infighting. In 1965, BBC Tonight visited the construction site.

The sail-shaped shells of the Opera House are famous worldwide. Made from over 1 million glazed ceramic tiles, they attract millions annually. This boosts Sydney’s tourism, making it a key ...

The Sydney Opera House comprises three groups of interlocking vaulted ‘shells’ which roof two main performance halls and a restaurant. These shell-structures are set upon a vast platform and are ...

We know what famous landmarks look like today, but iconic structures like the Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera House looked a bit different while they were being assembled. While it only ...

The Sydney Opera House comprises three groups of interlocking vaulted ‘shells’ which roof two main performance halls and a restaurant. These shell-structures are set upon a vast platform and are ...

After exploring every Australian state and territory, our Travel and News Editor Melissa Woodley has scoped out the coolest ...

These spherical shell segments could be broken down into ... which continued to pile on the costs. The Sydney Opera House's spiralling bill was pushed even higher when a labour dispute by union ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House ... shells, and six theater and music venues with top-notch acoustics. Bold purple carpeting and sweeping views of Sydney ...