Supposedly inspired by Elsinore castle, it was finally  completed in 1973, 18 years after its Danish architect won an  international competition for its design.
Supposedly inspired by Elsinore castle, it was finally  completed in 1973, 18 years after its Danish architect won an  international competition for its design. One of the most  unusual shell structures ever created, its construction had been  plagued by the unexpected weight of the thousands of curved,  white tiles that cover its 200 foot high sail- like roofs. Name,  FTP, this building, designed by Jorn Utzon, which nonetheless is  one of the most recognizable features of the city which will host  the 2000 Olympics.
Supposedly inspired by Elsinore castle, it was finally  completed in 1973, 18 years after its Danish architect won an  international competition for its design.
The {Sydney Opera House}