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In Pictures: Famous buildings go green for St Patrick’s Day

Landmarks big and small are being illuminated green to coincide with Ireland’s national day.

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Hundred of landmarks and sites are being illuminated in green this year – as part of Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative to mark St Patrick’s Day.

Here’s a host of buildings, ranging from museums and towers to statues and bridges, turning a shade of green to celebrate Ireland’s national day.

The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London (David Parry/PA)
Wollaton Hall in Nottingham
Wollaton Hall in Nottingham (Fabio De Paola/PA)
Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square in London
Nelson’s Column, Trafalgar Square in London (David Parry/PA)
Clifford Tower in York
Clifford’s Tower in York (Danny Lawson/PA)
Caerphilly Castle in South Wales
Caerphilly Castle in South Wales (Alistair Heap/PA)
The Library of Birmingham
The Library of Birmingham (Fabio De Paola/PA)
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