Hardly any building is more of a landmark for its city than the Sydney Opera House. The white roofs were designed by a Danish architect who never saw the opera completed himself. On Friday, Australia's most famous building turns 50.
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50th birthday of the Sydney Opera House: From landfill to architectural milestone
Das Wahrzeichen der Stadt Sydney: Das Opernhaus. Source: AAP
Hardly any building is more of a landmark for its city than the Sydney Opera House. The white roofs were designed by a Danish architect who never saw the opera completed himself. On Friday, Australia's most famous building turns 50.
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By Barbara Barkhausen
Source: SBS
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