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This week, as captured in photographs, includes Paris as it recovers from last week’s terrorist attacks, and the opening of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London.

This is the last aerial capture from Instagram user @dailyoverview for this weekend's #lpInstaTakeover, where users take over Lonely Planet's Instagram account.

This is the last aerial capture from Instagram user @dailyoverview for this weekend’s #lpInstaTakeover, where users take over Lonely Planet’s Instagram account. Image by dailyoverview

Instagram user @dailyoverview took over Lonely Planet’s Instagram this week, posting aerial photos from around the world. A photo of Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, shows the moat around the temple at the centre.

"Mariannne au rouleau" by Goin

“Mariannne au rouleau” by Goin Image by Goin Art

Graffiti artists the world over have been painting walls and public spaces in the French tricolour in solidarity with the French people following last week’s terrorist attacks. The hashtag #SprayForParis has been gaining momentum on Twitter, revealing beautiful homages to the city and the victims of the 13 November attacks.

Silhouettes of the ferris big wheel with the Eiffel Tower in background, contrast on a fire-red sunset, as the autumn darkness falls, in Paris, France, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 one week after the Paris attacks. French Defense ministry announced that there are currently 10,000 soldiers deployed in France as part of security measures put in place in the wake of the attacks, including 6,500 in the Paris region.

Silhouettes of a ferris wheel with the Eiffel Tower in background, contrast on a fire-red sunset, as the autumn darkness falls, in Paris, France, Sunday. Image by AP Photo/Francois Mori

One week after terrorist attacks in Paris, residents are trying to return to normality in the French capital. The French Defence Ministry announced that there are currently 10,000 soldiers deployed in France as part of security measures put in place in the wake of the attacks, including 6500 in the Paris region.

Snow and ice sculptures during a photocall for the 'Magical Ice Kingdom' at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London.

Snow and ice sculptures during a photo call for the Magical Ice Kingdom at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London. Image by Lauren Hurley/PA Wire

The Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opened in London, bringing with it ice sculptures, skating, circus performances and more.

People take part in the Style Mile Christmas Carnival in St Enoch Square, Glasgow to mark the launch of the festive shopping season.

People take part in the Style Mile Christmas Carnival in St Enoch Square, Glasgow, to mark the launch of the festive shopping season. Image by David Cheskin/PA Wire

Crowds gathered in the streets to take part in the Style Mile Christmas Carnival in St Enoch Square, Glasgow, which marks the launch of the festive shopping season.