18th Feb 1993: the Harbour Bridge and Opera House in Sydney
Australia’s largest city, Sydney, is home to world-renowned architecture and breathtaking scenery, with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House standing as its most famous symbols. The Harbour Bridge, completed in 1932, is a massive steel arch that spans Sydney Harbour, linking the central business district with North Sydney. Rising 134 meters high and stretching 49 meters wide, its distinctive shape has earned it the affectionate nickname “the Coathanger.” Visitors can walk across the bridge, and those who join the famous “BridgeClimb” tour are rewarded with panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House from its summit. By contrast, the Opera House, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, is distinguished by its sail-like white roofs. In 2007, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as a “masterpiece of the 20th century.” Inside, there are six theatres that host more than 1,600 performances annually, captivating audiences from around the globe as...