Sydney Opera House
Performing arts theater · Sydney
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Highlights
Iconic architectural masterpiece and performing arts hub on Sydney Harbour.
Iconic architectural masterpiece and performing arts hub on Sydney Harbour.
"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
"An iconic architectural masterpiece and a hub for performing arts in Sydney."
