Australian Landmarks Light Up in Solidarity With France

Yesterday, the world was rocked by the horrific events that took place in Paris. With information on the attacks still coming to light, it will take a long time for the global community to fully come to grips with the tragedy. In the meantime, however, the outpouring of international sympathy has already begun. World leaders, including Barrack Obama and Malcolm Turnbull, have been quick to condemn the attackers and offer their condolences. But perhaps more moving has been the site of many of the world's most famous landmarks lit up in the colours of the French flag.

Below, we've compiled some photos of familiar Australian landmarks that took part in the spontaneous display of support for the people of France. Je suis Paris.

Sydney Town Hall has been lit in the colours of the French flag #PrayforParis pic.twitter.com/dTy38ATiMS

— City of Sydney (@cityofsydney) November 14, 2015

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— NGV (@NGVMelbourne) November 14, 2015

Story Bridge lit up last night for #ParisAttacks victims. Photo by Craig Capper. #9News pic.twitter.com/hS7KJqR6es

— Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) November 14, 2015

Well played, @MCG #Paris #PrayForParis ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/zJm8yxAE9P

— Clint Stanaway (@cstanaway) November 14, 2015

We'll be lighting Adelaide Oval in blue, white and red from 6pm tonight to show our support #Pray4Paris pic.twitter.com/c5LoGJGffi

— Adelaide Oval (@TheAdelaideOval) November 14, 2015

.@LisaScafPerthLM @CityofPerth Looks stunning. #JesuisunParisien pic.twitter.com/QR8ZfK8Mbp

— Matt Rosich (@subjectmattr) November 14, 2015

#Brisbane City Hall has also been lit tonight to show our support for the people of France #ParisAttacks pic.twitter.com/bvKtLgqxB1

— Team Quirk (@Team_Quirk) November 14, 2015

Melbourne town hall. ???? @LordMayorMelb @cityofmelbourne pic.twitter.com/hduJyWhYz5

— Sharnelle Vella (@SharnelleVella) November 14, 2015

Header image: Prudence Upton.