International Landmarks Lit Up with Turkey's Red and White Crescent

Landmarks throughout the world lit up with the colors of Turkey’s flag — red with a white crescent — to honor the victims of the airport bombings in Istanbul.

Via Mashable:

The Eiffel Tower in Paris was due to turn red at 11 p.m. local time but the gesture was postponed at the last minute.

A la suite d'un souci, l'illumination de la @LaTourEiffel aux couleurs de la Turquie est reportée à jeudi soir. 🇹🇷

— Paris (@Paris) June 29, 2016

Nevertheless, many places lit up for Turkey worldwide. In Germany, the Brandenburg Gate played host to the country’s flag.

Das Brandenburger Tor erstrahlt in Verbundenheit und Solidarität mit #Istanbul in den Farben der türkischen Flagge. pic.twitter.com/OMnpi9OSFW

— tagesthemen (@tagesthemen) June 29, 2016

In Amsterdam, meanwhile, the Royal Palace was illuminated red and white.

Uit solidariteit met de slachtoffers van de aanslag in #Istanbul is het Paleis op de Dam verlicht. #istanbulattack pic.twitter.com/N0NH7NXCXV

— Gemeente Amsterdam (@AmsterdamNL) June 29, 2016

A bridge in Bosnia was washed in red.

Bosnia in solidarity with Istanbul victims, Turkish flag projected onto 16th century Ottoman bridge in Mostar pic.twitter.com/hC8E88Xe6k

— DAILY SABAH (@DailySabah) June 29, 2016

Melbourne’s Arts Centre was also lit up in the colors of Turkey’s flag.

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International Landmarks Lit Up with Turkey’s Red and White Crescent

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