In pictures: Landmarks go green for St Patrick's Day

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Glasgow's Armadillo
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As part of the St Patrick's festivities Tourism Ireland arranged a 'global greening' of famous landmarks from around the world. Here is Glasgow's Clyde Auditorium, aka The Armadillo

Welcome to Las Vegas sign
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Viva Las Vegas: The greening of landmarks around the world is becoming a tradition

Table Mountain in South Africa joins the global greening initiative
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Table Mountain in South Africa joins the global greening initiative

Seattle's Pacific Science Centre
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Also getting a touch of colour is Seattle's Pacific Science Centre

Temple of Hercules Amman, Jordan
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The Temple of Hercules in Amman, Jordan, has a distinctive green hue for Ireland's patron saint

Burj Al Arab
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The Burj Al Arab in Dubai is also marking the occasion

HMS Belfast on the River Thames in London has donned a coat of green
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HMS Belfast on the River Thames in London has donned a coat of green

The Sphinx and a pyramid
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and the Sphinx and a pyramid at Giza in Egypt look captivating in green