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The Sydney Opera House Under Painstaking Construction In 1965

Want to know why this opera house almost never saw the light of day? The Sydney Opera House, located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, Australia, is a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture.

While it now stands as one of the most recognizable structures in the world, constructing the Sydney Opera House was an incredibly challenging endeavor. The project faced numerous obstacles, including engineering complexities, budget overruns, and conflicts with the architect, Jørn Utzon, which led to his resignation.

Next: A series of walls joined into one massive structure.

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