UN Day: Turning the world Blue
The iconic places in the world turned blue to mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. More than 300 iconic monuments, buildings, landscapes, museums, bridges, and other landmarks in more than 75 countries across the globe turned blue - the offici
News Nation Bureau | Updated : 25 October 2015, 10:51:15 AM
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The iconic places in the world turned blue to mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House was one of the first landmarks to be lit up.
The Peace Palace at The Hague
The Peace Palace at The Hague, which houses the International Court of Justice, celebrated the milestone.
Font Passeig Gracia
Font Passeig Gracia lit up Barcelona in a swathe of blue light.
Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne,
It lit up in blue for the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro
The place lit up in blue for the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
UN House in Moscow
UN House in Moscow lit up in blue for the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
Petra, Jordan
Petra, Jordan lit up in blue for the 70th anniversary of the UN.
Kahramana Statue in Baghdad
The statue lit up in blue for the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
State Liberty Vic
State Liberty Vic it up to celebrate United Nations anniversary.
Egypt
Global landmarks including Egypt Pyramid of Giza turned blue to celebrate UN's 70th anniversary.
Great Wall of China
China's Great Wall of China turned the complete pathway into blue for the occasion.
Red Fort
India's symbol of democracy Red Fort also turned royal to mark United Nation's anniversaty.