The Sidney Opera House is the favorite place of Genealogy group member Mary-Jean O'Doherty. She perfectly knows that this is the most speaking monument in Australia. Mary-Jean is one of the happy people who has been lucky enough to enter the Sydney Opera House, and not only as a spectator but also as an artist.
The building is designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. It is surrounded by water, and the roof is designed like a huge sail. The building has 4 major halls; the biggest one is the concert hall, which has a room for more than 2600 people.
The official opening of the Sydney Opera House was done by Elisabeth II. During the first 2 years of the opening of the Theater House it was attended by over 36 million people, two times more than the population of Australia.
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