In Pics | Monuments around world lit up as tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II breathed her last on September 8 at her Balmoral castle in Scotland. She was 96. From The Empire State Building in New York, Paris' Eiffel Tower and several other world landmarks paid tribute to the late Queen.

Tel Aviv City Hall was illuminated as the Union Jack in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and in solidarity with the British people. Credit: AFP Photo

Empire State Building shone in purple and sparkle in silver to honor the life and legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: Twitter/@EmpireStateBldg

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, went dark at the stroke of midnight on September 09 following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Christ the Redeemer statue is illuminated with the Union Jack flag colours after Brazil's government decreed three days of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Credit: Reuters Photo

An image of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is illuminated on the sail of Sydney Opera House, following the Queen's passing, in Sydney, Australia. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Brandenburg Gate is illuminated with the Union Jack flag following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, in Berlin, Germany. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Cibeles Palace, headquarters of the Madrid City Council illuminated with the Union Jack flag colours following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, in Madrid, Spain. Credit: Reuters Photo

The City Hall is illuminated in the colours of the Union Jack to pay tribute to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who has passed away, in Cape Town, South Africa. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Kuwait Towers are illuminated with the British flag in Kuwait City following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: AFP Photo

The walls of Jerusalem's Old City were illuminated with the Union Jack flag following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, in Jerusalem. Credit: Reuters Photo