50th birthday of the Sydney Opera House: From landfill to architectural milestone

Crowds line the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House as warships sail into Sydney Harbour.

Das Wahrzeichen der Stadt Sydney: Das Opernhaus. Source: AAP

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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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