Sydney - City Sights

Opera House 

By the Sydney Opera House there is, among other things, a bar with what name? 

Opera bar

What is the façade area of the opera house? 

16.000 m²

How expensive was the total construction of the Sydney Opera House?

102 million Australian dollars

How many years did it take to build the Sydney Opera House?

14 years

How was it decided to build the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point?

The site was part of the competition rules

In what year did construction begin on the Sydney Opera House?

1959

In what year did UNESCO recognize the Sydney Opera House as a world heritage site?

2007

Jørn Utzon was the architect of the Sydney Opera House. From which country did he hail?

Denmark

The Sydney Opera House is managed by whom?

The Opera House Trust

What is opera? 

A type of music theatre

What was the name of the engineering company that was involved in the construction of the Sydney Opera House?

Ove Arup & Partners

What was a major reason for construction issues with the Sydney Opera House in 1965?

A new government in New South Wales

Who is believed to have created the first real operas? 

Claudio Monteverdi

Who of the following is associated with opera?

Giuseppe Verdi

Sydney Harbour Bridge

This is a picture of another famous bridge, often compared to the Sydney Harbour Bridge for its iconic status. Where in the world can it be found?

Florence

This is a picture of another famous bridge, often compared to the Sydney Harbour Bridge for its iconic status. Which one is it?

Gateshead Millenium Bridge

This is a picture of another famous bridge, often compared to the Sydney Harbour Bridge for its iconic status. Which one is it?

Golden Gate Bridge

Because of the Sydney Harbour Bridge's arched shape, it is often referred to as what by the locals? 

The Coathanger

In the year 2000, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was kept closed to draw attention to Aboriginal foster children. For how long was it closed?

One day

The construction of a bridge across Sydney Harbour was proposed in 1815 by which architect? 

Francis Greenway

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the world’s widest. How wide is the bridge?

49 m

The Sydney Harbour Bridge was Sydney’s tallest building until what year?

1967

What do you call a bridge that consists of horizontal beams which are held up at the ends by props?

Beam Bridge

What kind of traffic, with the exception of motor traffic, can pass over the bridge via its own carriage way?

Suburban trains

What year did the Sydney Harbour Bridge formally open? 

1932

What year was construction started on the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

1923

When the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built, many houses had to be torn down to make room for the abutments. How many residential blocks were torn down? 

800

Which of the following is a popular nickname for the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

The Coathanger

Who rode in on a horse and interrupted the formal opening ceremony of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932?

Francis de Groot

What was demolished to make room for the support pillars of the bridge?

800 houses

Sydney Town Hall

How many floors does the Sydney Town Hall have?

Three

In Sydney Town Hall there is a very nice organ. What is a person who plays the organ called?

Organist

In what city was the organ built that was to be found in “Sydney Town Hall”?

London

On which street is the Sydney Town Hall located? 

George Street

What is NOT on the tower of Sydney Town Hall?

A billboard

What kind of famous wind instrument can be found inside the Sydney Town Hall?

Organ

What kind of furnishings are there in the Sydney Town Hall?

Victorian

What was previously located in the place where the Sydney Town Hall stands today? 

A cemetery

What year was the Sydney Town Hall completed?

1889

When was the Sydney Town Hall erected? 

1880s

Which building is located next to the Sydney Town Hall?

St. Andrew’s Cathedral

Which building is located opposite the Sydney Town Hall?

Queen Victoria Building

What place at the Sydney Town Hall is a popular meeting point?

By the stairs

What was discovered in 2012 about the Sydney Town Hall?

There is a cemetery under the building

What was previously located in the place where the Sydney Town Hall stands today?

A cemetary

When was the Sydney Town Hall erected?

1880s

On the outside of the Sydney Town Hall you find the sign in this picture. What sign is this?

City arms