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Queensland Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane is located next to the Queensland Art Gallery in the South Bank area. The architecture of the building is worth appreciating in addition to the art held within it. And outside you have great views overlooking the river.

The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art is a highlight of a Brisbane trip for any art lover.

The collection includes Indigenous Australian Art, Contemporary Australian Art, Contemporary Asian Art and Contemporary International Art.

photo of the entrance to Queensland Gallery of Modern Art

Gallery of Modern Art Main Entrance by Fairfieldstation

The international collection includes: La Belle Hollandaise by Pablo Picasso, 1905; Three dancers at a dancing class by Edgar Degas, c.1888-90; and Virgin and Child with Saint James the Pilgrim, Saint Catherine and the Donor with Saint Peter c.1496.

Sydney Opera House has become the icon of Australia. Since it was designed 50 years ago by Jorn Utzon, it has become a tourist spot never to miss when visiting Australia. The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts centre venue for performing different theatrical plays and musicals. In 2007, it has been awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage and branded as one of the architectural breakthroughs.

Sydney Opera House by Tasumi1968

With so much praises about the Sydney Opera House, there is no wonder why tourists make it a point to see this icon up close. Even those who are not inclined in theatrical and performing arts find the place a must to visit. There is no best time to visit the place because every day is a perfect day to drop by. Even without any concerts or productions happening, you can have guided tours to learn more about the place ad have deeper appreciation about it. You can contact the management to inquire of available tours and rates. You can choose to have advance bookings to make sure that you get slots on your preferred schedule.

Situated in Benelong Point, Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House is near another famous Australian landmark, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can easily navigate around the area since it is very near the central district of Sydney.