Australia. New South Wales. Sydney. The ferry Freshwater passes the Sydney Opera House as sunset bathes the iconic building in a golden glow and a shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, the Opera House is adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the building formally opened on 20 October 1973. 2013