This freerunner scaled Sydney Opera House and the views are incredible

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, and for good reason.

Since opening in 1973, the venue has played host to a who’s who of world leaders, artists and performers from Bob Dylan to Luciano Pavarotti. It is also an architectural marvel, boasting UNESCO World Heritage status and the world’s highest engineering accolade – the Historic Civil Engineering Landmark award.

But not everyone who visits the site is there for a cultural experience.

Last week, Australian parkour star Dominic Di Tommaso became the first person to freerun at the iconic venue.

“It’s every freerunner’s dream to take on a major, iconic landmark,” says the 29-year-old.

“To

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