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More than 200 landmarks in 60 countries from the Pyramids in Egypt to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Humayun Tomb in New Delhi (in pic) were lit up in blue — the official colour of the United Nations — on October 24 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the world body. Here's a look at how these gorgeous monuments looked in the shade of UN blue. (Source: Express Photo)
The Tokyo Skytree in Japan. (Source: Kyodo News via AP)
The Amman Citadel in Jordan. (Source: AP Photo)
Visitors walk among the supertrees at Singapore's gardens by the bay as the trees are lit in the blue hues of the United Nation's logo in Singapore. (Source: AP Photo)
A visitor takes a picture with the supertrees at Singapore's gardens. The island city-state is also celebrating 50 years as a member of United Nations. (Source: AP Photo)
Traffic streaks by the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, which is lit up with blue lights in celebration of the 70 anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. (Source: AP Photo)
Madrid's town hall is illuminated with blue light as part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations in Barcelona, Spain. (Source: AP Photo)
The Colpatria Tower in Bogota, Colombia. (Source: AP Photo)
The church and monastery on the crest of Monserrate mountain in Bogota, Colombia. (Source: AP Photo)
The 9th-century Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. (Source: AP Photo)
The Revolution Monument in Mexico City. (Source: AP Photo)
Mexico's capital joins nearly 60 cities around the world in marking United Nations Day by bathing the iconic Angel of Independence monument in blue, in Mexico City. (Source: AP Photo)
The domes of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are lit in the blue hues of the United Nation's logo in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Source: AP Photo)
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, tombs and minarets in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Source: AP Photo)
The Amman Citadel in Jordan is lit up in blue. (Source: AP Photo)
The United Nations headquarters building is illuminated in blue to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the UN, in Beirut, Lebanon. (Source: AP Photo)
The Globe at the Mall of Asia, the landmark of the country's largest shopping mall, displays the logo of the United Nations as it is lit blue for the second night on October 24 at the suburban Pasay city south of Manila, Philippines. (Source: AP Photo)
The Magic Fountain of Montjuic is illuminated with blue light as well in Barcelona, Spain. (Source: AP Photo)
People visit the European headquarters of the United Nations during the Open Day and the UN70 celebrations at the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland. (Source: AP Photo)
