Check Out These Beautiful Monuments That Light Up In Support Of Breast Cancer

Since 1985, October has been recognized internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with charities working to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research. The campaign is marked in various cities across the world by the pink lighting of major monuments and buildings. This year, iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the White House and 10 Downing Street have honored the occasion. Here are some stunning pictures of these and other locations involved in the campaign.

The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Pink lighting marked Breast Cancer Awareness month at the Eiffel Tower.

The White House, Washington, D.C., United States

10 Downing Street, London, United Kingdom

The official residence of the UK Prime Minister also turned pink for the occasion.

Tokyo Tower, Tokyo, Japan

The Eiffel Tower-inspired Tokyo Tower was illuminated on October 1 to mark the beginning of the month.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo, Japan

The headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government was also cast in a pink light.

The Helmsley Building, New York City, United States

One of New York’s most iconic buildings, the Helmsley Building on Park Avenue, was cast in a deep shade of pink on October 1.

Montgomery County Court House, Norristown, United States

Even judicial buildings such as Montgomery County Court House joined the effort.

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Budapest, Hungary

The iconic chain bridge that crosses the River Danube was cast in a pink tone.

La Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, Argentina

La Casa Rosada, or “Pink House” in Argentina, which serves as the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina became even pinker on October 1.

La Fontaine des Eléphants, Chambéry, France

This elegant fountain in Chambéry was lit to mark the month.

Praça dos Três Poderes, Brasília, Brazil

This plaza in the Brazilian capital is surrounded by Congress, the Supreme Court and the Presidential Office, all of which were cast in pink.

Tyholttårnet, Trondheim, Norway

This soaring radio tower in Trondheim, Norway was also illuminated.

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