Sydney Opera House
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Iconic performing arts center with sail-like shells on Sydney Harbour
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Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Get directions
Iconic performing arts center with sail-like shells on Sydney Harbour
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Get directions
"Fireworks bursting from the sails help anchor Sydney’s first-in-the-world New Year’s spectacle as a flotilla of decked-out boats crosses the harbor and crowds watch from prime waterside perches." - Elissa Garay
"An iconic metropolitan landmark recommended for touring and viewing from multiple perspectives, including harbor cruises that show the structure from the water." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Each evening a projection whose name translates as “water light” in the Gadigal language turns the eastern sails into a glowing canvas of First Nations art; the free, multiple-times-after-sunset installation offers accessible large-scale illumination and Indigenous storytelling for visitors who want a striking nighttime cultural moment." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An iconic waterfront cultural landmark and popular gathering spot where families and children play and socialize outdoors, serving as a memorable backdrop for travel experiences and spontaneous local interactions." - Christianne Klein and Rachel Chang
"An iconic symbol of Australia’s oldest and biggest city and the continent itself, this waterfront performing-arts landmark is best appreciated from a boat tour that also reveals the nearby harbour and its yacht-filled waters; it anchors a skyline of golden beaches, lush parks and picturesque coastal walks." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines