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Spanning the waters, connecting the central business district to the North Shore, stands our Sydney Harbour Bridge. Designed and built by British firm Dorman Long of Middlesbrough and opened in 1932.
It carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Affectionately known as 'The Coathanger' because of the arch design. The bridge takes the title of tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 m from top to water level.
And in close proximity, the Sydney Opera House, a multi-venue performing arts centre designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, but completed by an Australian architectural team headed by Peter Hall. This unique and distinctive building was formally opened in 1973.
In 2007 the Sydney Opera House was included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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Aussie icons
Spanning the waters, connecting the central business district to the North Shore, stands our Sydney Harbour Bridge. Designed and built by British firm Dorman Long of Middlesbrough and opened in 1932.
It carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Affectionately known as 'The Coathanger' because of the arch design. The bridge takes the title of tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 m from top to water level.
And in close proximity, the Sydney Opera House, a multi-venue performing arts centre designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, but completed by an Australian architectural team headed by Peter Hall. This unique and distinctive building was formally opened in 1973.
In 2007 the Sydney Opera House was included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
© All rights reserved.