The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the entire world, but what if we told you there are several buildings that look just like it? Architectural marvels that look like doppelgängers of Australia’s timeless symbols are scattered all around the world, and these three have to be seen to be believed.
Lotus Temple (New Delhi, India)
Lotus Temple is one of the most splendid buildings that New Delhi has in store, and it deserves all the attention coming its way. Designed by the architect Fariborz Sahba, this house of worship owes its lotus-like look to its 27 free-standing marble-clad “petals”, arranged in clusters of three to form the building’s distinct shape.
Auditorio de Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain)
Designed by the famed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, Auditorio de Tenerife is one of the timeless symbols of the Canary Islands. It earned Santa Cruz the nickname “Sydney of the Atlantic” due to its similarity to the Opera House, but its curved and sculpted concrete shell of the roof sets it apart.
SEC Armadillo (Glasgow, Scotland)
Another building that happens to be the dead ringer for the Sydney Opera House, SEC Armadillo is a part of the Scottish Event Campus complex. Designed by architects Foster and Partners, this building was originally named the Clyde Auditorium, and its design is inspired by River Clyde’s shipbuilding heritage, but the locals embraced the name SEC Armadillo due to its similarity to this animal.
