The cost of the building works estimated 105 million Australian dollars in the end. This was much more than the initial cost of the project - 7 million. The complex consists of several different halls - the Concert Hall (2700 seats), which is also the location of a large organ, the Opera House (1500 seats), the Drama Theatre (550 seats) and the Chamber Music Hall (420 seats). Visitors are welcome to attend special 15-minute long excursions to the buildings that are organized every day.
Harbour Bridge The towers of famous Harbour Bridge are, probably, the place from which one can enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of the harbor and the city. By the way, locals call this bridge the "old hanger". The weight of the bridge is 61,000 tons, and the cost of its building estimated 20 million Australian dollars. The construction was completed in 1932. One can get to the bridge if he goes to a star-like construction in the historic Rocks district. The length of the bridge is 1150 m (only a few meters shorter than the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco), and it connects the northern and southern parts of the city. The width of its arc is 503 meters.
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