To Paris, with Love: Vigils held around the globe as the world's iconic buildings are lit up in the colours of the French tricolour to show solidarity in wake of Paris attacks
- Some of best-known landmarks from Shanghai to New York to San Francisco were lit up in blues, whites, and reds
- Hundreds of people painted their faces in colours of the French tricolour and held 'Pray for Paris' signs in London
- Even the fountains in London's Trafalgar Square were lit up, while hundreds of people gathered for an evening vigil
- Tributes come after at least 129 innocent people were killed in Paris in barbaric terror attacks in several locations
By KATIE LOUISE DAVIES and EMMA GLANFIELD FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 16:39 GMT, 14 November 2015 | UPDATED: 08:49 GMT, 15 November 2015
Iconic landmarks around the world were lit up in blue, white and red in a show of unity for the 129 innocent people killed in the Paris attacks.
From Shanghai to San Francisco, some of the best-known buildings were lit in the colours of the French tricolour last night.
Tower Bridge in London, Sydney Opera House, the 408ft spire of One World Trade Center in New York, the Empire State Building, San Francisco’s City Hall, the CN Tower in Toronto and even the High Roller Ferris wheel on the Las Vegas Strip were all bathed in bold blues, whites and reds as an eloquent expression of fraternité with the French capital.
London's Tower Bridge is lit up in the colours of the French flag as hundreds attend a vigil to the victims in the city's Trafalgar Square
The 'sails' of the Sydney Opera House in Australia is illuminated in the French tricolour as a mark of respect to the 129 people killed
People pay tribute in front of the French Embassy as the Brandenbourg Gate becomes another iconic landmark to be illuminated overnight
A group of people stand in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil as it is illuminated in the colors of the French flag
In New York the One World Trade Centre (left) is lit up in tribute to the Paris victims, as is Shanghai's landmark Oriental Pearl Tower (right)
San Francisco City Hall in America is covered in the colors of the French flag in solidarity with the people who lost their lives in France
Even the High Roller Ferris wheel on the Las Vegas Strip (left) and the Empire State Building (right) were bathed in blues, reds, and whites
In the French capital, the lights on the Eiffel Tower - which has been closed indefinitely in the wake of the attacks - were dark
Even the fountains in London's Trafalgar Square were lit up, while hundreds of people gathered in front of The National Portrait Gallery, which had projections of the French flag across its facade.
But in the French capital the lights on the Eiffel Tower, which has been closed indefinitely in the wake of the attacks, were dark.
Gathering in cities across Britain yesterday, including in central London and Glasgow, hundreds of people painted their faces red, white and blue and held 'Pray for Paris' signs as they showed support for France.
Thousands gathered in London's Trafalgar Square for a candlelit vigil last night as the colours of the French flag projected over the crowd
The blue, white and red colours of the French national flag were projected onto the National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square, central London, in tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks. At least 129 people were killed when gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the city
Thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square, central London, last night for a candlelit vigil in solidarity with the rest of the world. Blue, white and red lights beamed across the square and over the crowd as mourners waved fans reading 'London stands with Paris' in support
Even the fountains in central London's Trafalgar Square were lit up as the world comes to terms with the barbaric terrorist attacks in Paris
The National Portrait Gallery in London's Trafalgar Square was one of the buildings which was given the red, whie and blue treatment
Several landmarks across central London were lit up in red, white and blues, including the National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square
A couple draped in French scarves embrace at the Trafalgar Square vigil to let their fellow countrymen know they are thinking of them
Paris Je T'aime: A sign is held in Trafalgar Square as people show love for the French and are praying for peace in the wake of the horror
Vigil and united: People light candles in Trafalgar Square for the victims of the attacks - as well as those killed, some 200 were injured
Symbol of unity: The Eiffel Tower as a sign of peace was adopted on one sign held by a woman in Trafalgar Square in London overnight
Draped in the Tricolour: A woman stands wrapped in a French flag on one of the fountains in Trafalagar Square, central London, last night
The show of solidarity came as the world comes to terms with the barbaric terror attacks which saw fanatics armed with and suicide bombers storm four restaurants, a packed concert hall and the State de France sports stadium in the French capital on Friday evening.
Faith communities across Britain called for mourners to hold vigils at landmarks in honour of those killed and injured in the atrocities.
Organised by the Christian-Muslim Forum and the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), around 150 people gathered outside The National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square in central London on Saturday afternoon.
Many waved French flags while others held signs with slogans such as 'London stands with Paris' and 'Pray for Paris'.
People are being asked to continue gathering at the central London landmark and take tea lights and red, white and blue flowers in support of France.
Meanwhile, the London Eye and the capital's Tower Bridge were both lit up in blue, white, and red - the colours of the French flag - in solidarity with the country overnight.
A candlelit vigil was also held by Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square as the crowd fell silent at 6.30pm in memory of the victims, as organised by members of London's estimated 300,000-strong French community.
The fountains in Trafalgar Square were also lit red, white and blue, and two French Tricolours were projected onto the front of the National Gallery.
People gathered in the rain in Trafalgar Square, central London, yesterday armed with signs and French flags as they showed solidarity with France in the wake of the terror attacks. Among the signs were phrases such as 'Pray for Paris' and 'London stand with Paris'
It comes after buildings around the world were lit with the French colours, including the Sydney Opera House in Australia, the One World Trade Centre in New York and the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand.
British student Alice Zhao, 18, said: 'At times like this it's important to show solidarity with the French people, especially since we're so close to Paris, it could easily happen here.'
Meanwhile, DR Shuja Shafi, the secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, said: 'This attack is being claimed by the group calling themselves 'Islamic State'.
The International Peace Bridge, which connects Canada and the United States, glowed with the colors of the French flag as night fell
People place flowers and light candles in tribute of the victims near to the Bataclan concert venue in Paris, where dozens were targeted
Women leave candles at the French embassy during a vigil in Ottawa, in Cananda, a day after the terror attacks in the heart of France
Flowers were laid and candles lit at the Place de Republique, Paris. A note left alongside the tributes reads: 'The world is a crazy place man'
A young girl places a lit candle at the Place de Republique in Paris as thousands of people from around the world show support for France
Women light candles outside Le Carillon bar in Paris, the day after the attacks which has killed 129 people and left more than 350 injured
A single rose is placed outside the France embassy in Athens, Greece, next to a message reading, in French, 'I am Paris', in solidarity
In Prague in the Czech Republic, hundreds of people lit candles and laid flowers at the gate of the French Embassy as a mark of respect
People gather around candles during a ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland, in solidarity with the victims. The banner read: 'No to terrorism'
Lucie Warga waves a French flag while sitting on the shoulders of Guillaume Deydach during a solidarity rally outside the White House, in Washington D.C.
Floral tributes have been laid on the steps of the French embassy in central London in the wake of the barbaric and deadly terror attacks
A woman writes a message as she leaves flowers on the steps of the French embassy in London in tribute to the victims killed in Paris
A French embassy worker in London moved the French flag to half mast yesterday as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives
'There is nothing Islamic about such people and their actions are evil, and outside the boundaries set by our faith.
'The attacks once again in Paris are horrific and abhorrent, and we condemn this violence in the strongest possible terms.'
Public figures including Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister David Cameron and former footballer David Beckham have all lined up to pay tribute the victims of the atrocities in Paris.
A woman wipes a tear from her eye as she holds someone who was injured in an attack, outside what appears to be a cafe in Paris
Many waved French flags in Trafalgar Square, central London, yesterday while others held signs that read 'London stands with Paris'
The crowd gathered outside the National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square yesterday afternoon and kept a vigil long into the night while armed with French flags. They were offering support to France following the horrific terrorist attacks which saw gunmen kill 129 people
The Queen said she and husband Prince Philip were 'deeply shocked and saddened by the terrible loss of life in Paris' while Cameron told the French people: 'Your pain is our pain, your fight is our fight.'
Meanwhile, Beckham, 40, posted a photograph of the Eiffel Tower on social media, writing: 'As the sun rises in this beautiful city we remember the people that have died and the families that have lost loved ones... Our thoughts are with you all... PrayForParis'.
A planned firework display to honour the new mayor of the City of London was due to be held in the capital last night but was cancelled in the wake of atrocities and instead Tower Bridge was illuminated in the colours of the Tricolour in memory.
The arch of Wembley Stadium in London - where England will play France on Tuesday - was lit up in red, white and blue overnight
The huge arch at Wembley Stadium - where England will take on France in a friendly football match on Tuesday – had already been emblazoned red, white and blue.
The French embassy in London has became a shrine to the 129 people killed in Friday's attacks, with around 60 bouquets laid at its front step.
'I just felt numb. It was just a sense that this kind of thing isn't really a surprise anymore. It just happens over and over and over,' said Jonathan, 24, who cycles pass the embassy on his commute to work.
Andrey Sidelnikov, a Russian national, added: 'We need to tell the all the world that we want to live in peace, only in peace. We don't want to live in war'.
Catriona Robertson, director of the Christian-Muslim Forum, said: 'Terrorism has no religion - and today's event will show solidarity and how we are all united in our prayers for those killed and injured.'
As well as a show of support in London, a vigil was also due to be held in Glasgow city centre last night.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on residents to 'unite in solidarity' with France. It came as she took part in the Government's resilience meeting chaired by Prime Minister David Cameron.
She said the Scottish Government continues to work closely with the Foreign Office, Police Scotland and others to ensure that those caught up in the attack, or who may be concerned about relatives, have the advice, help and information they need.
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