The world shined bright and blue today for World Autism Awareness Day.    

Over 16,000 iconic buildings around the world lit their lights up blue highlighting their support for the autism community.      

Some of the sapphire sparkling buildings are included below.

Empire State Building – New York

Niagara Falls – Canada

Cristo Redentor – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Crystal Hall – Baku, Azerbaijan

Osaka Castle – Japan

Nelson Mandela Bridge – South Africa

Princes Palace – Monaco

Taipei 101 Tower – Taipei City, Taiwan

The Great Pyramids – Egypt

Old Parliament Building – Australia 

La Basilica de la Sagrada Familia – Barcelona, Spain

What was your favorite building that went blue? Come to our WFLA News Channel 8 Facebook page to let us know!

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