Fifty years ago, the foundation stone of the Sydney Opera House was laid

Sydney/Prague - A giant sailboat anchored in the harbor, the outstretched wings of a large exotic bird, loving turtles or clams. All of this is reminiscent of the remarkable opera house with a cascade of shell-like formations, which sits proudly in the harbor of Sydney, Australia. On March 2, exactly half a century will pass since the laying of its foundation stone.
    The visionary building is 183 meters long and 118 meters wide. At its highest point, it towers 67 meters above sea level. Its author is Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who is said to have found inspiration in palm leaves and other motifs from the world of nature as well as from the history of architecture. Its construction was somewhat prolonged - it was officially opened only on October 20, 1973. And it consumed an extraordinary sum - 52 million dollars, fourteen times more than the original budget. Two years ago, this imposing building was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.