The Sydney Opera House Celebrates 50 Year

On 20th October, 1973 Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II

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In 1956, there were 233 entries for the worldwide design competition for the Opera House. Denmark's Jørn Utzon was declared the winner and awarded ₤5000 for his creation.

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In 2007, the Sydney Opera House was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Seawater drawn straight from the harbor is used to cool the Sydney Opera House.

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Annually, about 10.9 million people visit the Opera House.

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Paul Robeson was the first person to perform at Sydney Opera House.

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Seven A380s could sit wing-to-wing on the site.

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