The building of the Sydney Opera House began on 2 March 1959. But when BBC Tonight visited the construction site in 1965, it was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, vacillating public ...

How Did the Sydney Opera House Go from Failure to Global Icon? Despite its financial disaster, the Opera House is now one of the most visited landmarks in the world. How did it recover?

U.S. News Insider Tip: While an up-close selfie with the Opera House is a must, a relaxing and less-crowded way to admire the iconic landmark and its surrounding harbor is by grabbing a refreshing ...