Global landmarks turn green in honour of St Patrick

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Many famous landmarks and sites across the world have been 'going green' to mark St Patrick's Day.

It is part of Tourism Ireland's annual global greening campaign.

The head of Tourism Ireland, Niall Gibbons, said the act by so many countries was "a tribute to the spirit of St Patrick and his impact and also to the 70 million Irish people across the world".

Belfast City Hall
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Belfast City Hall

London Eye, United KingdomImage source, PA
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London Eye, United Kingdom

Chicago River, United States
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Chicago River, United States

Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Norway
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Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Norway

Niagara Falls, United States & Canada
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Niagara Falls, United States & Canada

Clyde Auditorium, Scotland
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Clyde Auditorium, Scotland

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
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Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Great Wall of China
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Great Wall of China

Welcome to Las Vegas sign, United StatesImage source, AP
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Welcome to Las Vegas sign, United States

The Great Pyramid and Sphinx, Egypt
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The Great Pyramid and Sphinx, Egypt

Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
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Christ the Redeemer, Brazil