From the London Eye to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, landmarks across the globe have been going green in honour of St Patrick's Day. Around 150 structures around the world are being floodlit with green light to mark the patron saint of Ireland's national holiday. Tourism Ireland are believed to have spent about €65,000 ob their Global Greening initiative which includes iconic landmarks such as Rome's Colosseum in Italy, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Leinster House in Dublin. While the Office of Public Works paid another €30,000 to turn buildings in Ireland green in the run-up to the celebrations. This year there is a whole collection of places taking part for the first time ever including the the Sacré Cœur basilica in Paris, Nelson's Column in London, and several buildings in Iceland.From the London Eye and Edinburgh Castle to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, global landmarks are going green tonightMore than 150 iconic structures around the world will be floodlit with green light in honour of St Patrick's DayTourism Ireland's Global Greening initiative will culminate a day of international celebrations and parades
Sea of green: Thousands of people pulled on green hats and clothing for the annual St Patrick's Day Parade in the heart of _ today.