Wiki Loves Monuments 2016 winners
This gallery contains the finalists and winners of the International stage of Wiki Loves Monuments 2016.
Contents
- 1 Winners
- 2 Finalists
- 2.1 Albania
- 2.2 Algeria
- 2.3 Antarctica
- 2.4 Azerbaijan
- 2.5 Bangladesh
- 2.6 Belgium + Luxembourg
- 2.7 Brazil
- 2.8 Bulgaria
- 2.9 Egypt
- 2.10 France
- 2.11 Georgia
- 2.12 Germany
- 2.13 Ghana
- 2.14 Greece
- 2.15 India
- 2.16 Iran
- 2.17 Ireland
- 2.18 Israel
- 2.19 Italy
- 2.20 Kosovo
- 2.21 Latvia
- 2.22 Malaysia
- 2.23 Malta
- 2.24 Morocco
- 2.25 Nepal
- 2.26 Nigeria
- 2.27 Norway
- 2.28 Pakistan
- 2.29 Panama
- 2.30 Peru
- 2.31 Russia
- 2.32 Serbia
- 2.33 Slovakia
- 2.34 South Korea
- 2.35 Spain
- 2.36 Sweden
- 2.37 Thailand
- 2.38 Tunisia
- 2.39 Ukraine
- 2.40 United Kingdom
- 2.41 United States of America
- 3 See also
Winners[edit]
(full jury report available here: low resolution)
The entrance hall of the Regional court in Berlin, Germany
Photograph: Ansgar Koreng
Licensing: CC BY 3.0 (DE)
Main auditorium of Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom
Photograph: Colin
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Perch Rock Lighthouse at the Merseyside River at New Brighton, United Kingdom
Photograph: Robert J Smith
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Lights at sunset: Castle of Torrechiara, Langhirano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Photograph: Lara zanarini
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Two sculptures guarding the eastern gate to the main chapel of Wat Arun in the Bangkok Yai District, Thailand
Photograph: BerryJ
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
The blue hour at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan
Photograph: Muhammad Ashar
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
The presidential Palácio do Planalto in Brasília, Brazil
Photograph: Gastão guedes
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
The tomb of Bibi Jawindi in Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan
Photograph: Usamashahid433
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
A mysterious picture of the St Lawrence Church amid the fogs in Zliechov, Slovakia
Photograph: Vladimír Ruček
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
A caravan in front of the high walls of the Derawar Fort in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Photograph: Tahsin Shah
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
The Crystal Mill, an 1893 power plant in Colorado, United States
Photograph: Joe Sparks
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
The Gravensteen castle in the city center of Ghent, Belgium
Photograph: Davidh820
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Ruins of the Čachtice Castle in Čachtice, Trenčín, Slovakia
Photograph: Vladimír Ruček
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
The Rakotzbrücke (Devil's Bridge) in Azalea and Rhododendron Park Kromlau, Germany
Photograph: A.Landgraf
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Panama Canal Railway between Colón and Ancón in Panama
Photograph: Ivo Kruusamägi
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Finalists[edit]
Every participating country selected up to 10 of their best images to enter in the International round. Those were submitted to the international jury - you find them below.
Albania[edit]
Mesi Bridge on Kiri River
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
View from Castle of Gjirokastra
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Antigonea, Southern Albania: ruins of an illyrian house with peristyle
Photograph: Albinfo
Archaeological Park of Apollonia
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Clock tower in Castle of Gjirokastra
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Church of Rubik
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
House in Gjirokastra
Photograph: Sali Jonuzi
House of Brothers Frashëri
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Monastery of Saint Kozma, Kolkondas
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Illyrian City of Byllis
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Algeria[edit]
Mosquée Ennour de Cherchell ,Built on the ruins of a Roman temple, mosque of Hundred Columns incubates remains of immense architectural wealth
Photograph: Jawed ZENNAKI
The Botanical Garden of Hamma, also known as The Test Garden Hamma
Photograph: Khaled zouaoui
Constantine, gorges Rhummel by night. El Kantara bridge and the great natural arch
Photograph: Abdelmadjid Louadfel
Les deux arcs de triomphe - Diana Veteranorum (today a village called Ain Zana, Aïn Zana) was an ancient Roman-Berber city in Algeria.
Photograph: Badmax54
This door is more than 2000 years old.Mila, Algeria
Photograph: Tawfiq Moures
Roman Bridge in Kantara Gorge - Biskra
Photograph: Midou.dambri
Seen on the minaret of the Sidi Boumediene Mosque built in 1347
Photograph: Jamelmatari
The palace El Mechouar is a Royal zianide Palace, located in Tlemcen. Built in the Middle Ages by kings Zianides in 1248
Photograph: Jawed ZENNAKI
The first mosque in Algeria and the second in Africa after Kairouan originally a modest construction, rebuilt between (1028-1094)
Photograph: Tawfiq Moures
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- Note: a tenth image was nominated (Basilique_Notre-Dame_d'Afrique,_Alger.jpg), but was deleted afterwards.
Antarctica[edit]
Cemetery on Buromskiy Island, near Mirny Station, Antarctica, by Tsy1980
Azerbaijan[edit]
Divankhana in The Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Old City of Baku
Diego Delso
Floral ornamented medieval grave stone in Old City of Baku
Sefer azeri
Griffins on the facade XIX century building in Nigar Rafibayli street, 26, Baku
Sefer azeri
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Bangladesh[edit]
Kantajew Temple, a late-medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
Photograph: Jubair1985
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Ancient ruins of guard rooms at Mahasthangarh, a city from 3rd century BC.
Photograph: Najmul Huda
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Inside view of Darasbari Mosque, a historic mosque that was built in 1479 AD.
Photograph: Foysal.aman
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Dhania Chalk Mosque in Chapai Nawabganj District of Bangladesh.
Photograph: Porag61
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Inside view of Hatikumrul Navaratna Temple, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
Photograph: Kazi Rashed Abdallah
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Hawa Khana, Puthia, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Photograph: Maun Sarwar
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Balcony of Palace no. 1 of Baliati Zamindar.
Photograph: Topumym
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Shah Niamatullah Mosque, an ancient mosques built in 16th century in memory of saint Shah Niamatullah Wali.
Photograph: RRezaul
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Inside view of Pancha Ratna Shiva Temple.
Photograph: Khalidrahman
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Kantajew Temple Terracotta, Dinajpur.
Photograph: Shuvajit BD
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Belgium + Luxembourg[edit]
1. Lommel soldiers cemetery
Author: Sally V
2. Gravensteen, Ghent
Author: Davidh820
2. Bust of La Fontaine, Castle of Belœil
Author: Davidh820
4. The Library in Castle of Belœil
Author: Davidh820
5. Sint-Pieters train station in Ghent
Author: Davidh820
5. Romance warehouse, Ghent
Author: Pedro J Pacheco
7. Castle ter Beken in Mariakerke
Author: Davidh820
7. Pier of Blankenberge
Author: De Bruecker Anne-Marie
7. De Schellemolen in Damme
Author: De Bruecker Anne-Marie
Brazil[edit]
1. Planalto Palace, Brasília
Author: Gastão guedes
2. Oca
Author: Scripz
3. Magic Kings Fortress, Natal
Author: Carla Belke
4. Santa Cruz Cabrália city
Author: CarlosAlk
5. Hercílio Cruz Bridge, Florianópolis
Author: Alfabilesantana
6. Hercílio Cruz Bridge, Florianópolis
Author: FAUSTO ORLI DA ROSA
7. Amazonas Theater, Manaus
Author: Thiago Marra
8. Old train station, Botucatu
Author: Arthur Aiolfi Guimarães
9. Macau do Meio Street, Diamantina
Author: Zé Rocha
10.Nossa Senhora das Dores Church, Porto Alegre
Author: Unknownsuper
Bulgaria[edit]
Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Photograph: Interact-Bulgaria
Shipka Monument
Photograph: Иван Коев
Frescos in Boyana Church
Photograph: Interact-Bulgaria
Kadin most over Struma river
Photograph: Sarbinska
Madara Rider, National historical archaeological reserve, Bulgaria
Photograph: Diego Delso
National Park-museum "Shipka-Buzludzha"
Photograph: Тони Димова
Shipka Memorial Church
Photograph: Тони Димова
Madara Rider, National historical archaeological reserve, Bulgaria
Photograph: Borislav krustev
Monument of Liberty in Ruse
Photograph: StefkaVasileva
Egypt[edit]
Muizz Street - Egypt by Mohammed Moussa
Ahmed ibn Toloon mosque by Anas aboshaar
Salah El Din fortress on Pharaoh island, Berlin by Abdozaghloul
the Holy of Holies in Philae Temple by Ahmed Emad
Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Berlin by Wael Mostafa
Sultan Hassan mosque in Cairo by Hossam
khayamaya Market , Cairovby Menam Robinho
Barqouqy mosque - Moez street by Moh hakem
Muizz Street - Egypt by mohamed saleh
Ramsis 2 statue by Mohamed kamal
France[edit]
Crypte de la basilique Saint-Eutrope de Saintes par JGS25
Piles creuses du pont de la citadelle du Château-d'Oléron par Simon de l'Ouest
Moulin à eau du hameau de la Reine, Versailles, par Jacky Delville
Cale couverte du canal du Midi, à Toulouse par MathieuMD
Chambre de Léonard de Vinci par Château du Clos Lucé
Pont du Gard par Jan Hager (Clown522)
Georgia[edit]
17th century castle complex of Ananuri
By 三猎
Katskhi pillar and Maximus the Confessor church
By Jaba1977
Ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Most of extant fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries.
By Diego Delso
One of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, Khertvisi Fortress
By Jaba1977
IX-X centuries Virgin Mary church „Ushguli Lamaria“
By Jaba1977
X-XI centuries Samghereti church
By Lgabelia
XII-XIII centuries Zemo Orozmani church
By Lgabelia
The Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral initially built in the 6th and 7th centuries. The current church is based on a 13th-century version with some changes from the 17th to 19th centuries.
By Diego Delso
"Château Mukhrani", the Mukhranbatoni palace in Mukhrani village, built from 1873 to 1885 and restored in 2012.
By Archil sutiashvili
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Germany[edit]
Wasserschloss in the Speicherstadt, Hamburg by XRay
Entrance hall of the regional court of Berlin located in Littenstrasse 12-17 in Berlin-Mitte by Code
World clock, Berlin by Diego Delso
Rakotzbrücke by Dean
Antiquarium (Münchern Residenz) by Mk063
Berliner Dom und Alte Nationalgalerie by Marek Heise
Courtyard of Sprinkenhof office building in Hamburg by Ajepbah
Maschinenhalle, Zeche Zollern by Rainer Halama
Schloss Rauischholzhausen by Pepito Sbazzeguti
Schwimmoper, Wuppertal by Wikimatze
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Ghana[edit]
Ussher Fort. Photograph: Owula kpakpo
A statue of Yaa Asantewaa at the Ejisu round about. Photograph: Noahalorwu
Landscape view of Fort William. Photograph: Owula kpakpo
Fort William. Photograph: Owula kpakpo
Landscape view of Fort Amsterdam. Photograph: Joy Agyepong
Ejisu Besease Shrine. Was consulted in the 1900 during the war. Photograph: Joy Agyepong
Fort Kumasi. Photograph: Noahalorwu
A statue of Sir Fredrick Guggisberge. Photograph: Shahadusadik
Wesley Cathedral Kumasi. Photograph: Noahalorwu
A plaque of the great war. Photograph: Celestinesucess
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Greece[edit]
Grigoriou monastery,
by Στάθης Κουτσιαύτης
Looking the temple of Hephaistus from Stoa of Attalus,
by Madanpunto
Temple of Zeus Stratios,
by Aggelos Makris Nightscapes
Monastery of the Panayia Chozoviotissa,
by Chris Kar
Treasury of Atreus,
by Delta-kapa
Milatos Cave,
by Akispro
Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth,
by Nojos88
Fethiye Mosque, Ioannina,
by Bountourin
Acropolis of Athens,
by Geomel
Temple of Poseidon, Sounion,
by Agbgng
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India[edit]
Taj Mahal, Agra
Photograph: Antrix3
Qutb Shahi tombs, Hyderabad
Photograph: Alaka123
Nageshvara-Chennakeshava temple complex, Mosale
Photograph: Bikashrd
Kusuma Sarovara, Mathura
Photograph: Aman.arch
Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Madurai
Photograph: Karthik Easvur
Mahabat Maqbara Palace, Junagadh
Photograph: Kshitij Charania
Chennakesava temple, Somanathapura
Photograph: Randomclicks
Chausath Yogini Temple, Morena
Photograph: Soumyamukherji
Iconic chariot from Vittala Temple, Hampi
Photograph: Ram.tota
Brihadeeswarar temple, Thanjavur
Photograph: RameshM
Iran[edit]
Shah Mosque is a Safavid era mosque, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It stands in Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan.
Photograph: Forough.abad
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
A view of the interior of Nasir ol Molk Mosque located in Shiraz. The mosque includes extensive colored glass in its facade that make beautiful colors when light is passed through them and is reflected on the carpets.
Photograph: Hesam.montazeri
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Takht-e Soleymān from Achaemenid era is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in West Azerbaijan. It was considered one of the biggest centers of education and religion in Iran in the pre Islamic period.
Photograph: Ebrahim Alipoor
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Vank Cathedral in w:en:Isfahan was built as a dedication to the hundreds of thousands of Armenian deportees that were resettled by Shah Abbas I during the Ottoman War of 1603-1618.
Photograph: Diego Delso
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Persepolis is a UNESCO World Heritage which used to be the ceremonial capital of the w:en:Achaemenid Empire.
Photograph: Diego Delso
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
A shot from the interior of Vakil Mosque in Shiraz
Photograph: Ali Kazemi Nia
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Naqsh-e Rustam, an ancient necropolis located about 12 km northwest of Persepolis, in Fars province, Iran. It contains a group of ancient rock reliefs cut into the cliff, from both the w:en:Achaemenid and w:en:Sassanid periods.
Photograph: Herbert karim masihi
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Jāmeh Mosque the grand, congregational mosque in the city of Yazd.
Photograph: Parastoo.Atrsaei
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh is one of the well preserved caravanserais built in Qajar era in the city of Qazvin.
Photograph: Parastoo.Atrsaei
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
The ceiling of one of the rooms in Tabātabāei House in Kashan.
Photograph: 13ehnam
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Ireland[edit]
Custom House, Dublin.
Photograph: Filip Scridon
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Dunamase Castle at sunset.
Photograph: Celticclog65
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Inside view of Hook Lighthouse at Hook Head, Co Wexford.
Photograph: Kay Caplice
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Inside Dromiskin Church.
Photograph: DarranRaff
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Spring time at Bunratty Castle Co Clare.
Photograph: Aidanryan
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Poulnabrone Dolmen.
Photograph: Ronagh Keane
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Rockfleet Castle.
Photograph: Mikeoem
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Gothic Chapel in the grounds of Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway.
Photograph: Knocko
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Blennerville Windmill.
Photograph: Boodle2000
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Skerries Windmill.
Photograph: Mark Broderick
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Israel[edit]
Augusta Victoria Compound, Jerusalem
Photograph: אורי אלוני
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Nahalal from the air
Photograph: ZeevStein
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Columns of Caesarea vs. chimneys of Orot Rabin
Photograph: Shlomo-R
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Caesarea from the air
Photograph: ZeevStein
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Nimrod Fortress, Golan Heights
Photograph: Niv Drukman
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Tel Maresha
Photograph: Tomere
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Sunrise at the Dead Sea
Photograph: Amykill26
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Greek Catholic Church, Jerusalem
Photograph: LizzyShaanan
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Hexagon Pool, Golan Heights
Photograph: oren valdman
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Temple Mount, Jerusalem
Photograph: Andrew Shiva
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Italy[edit]
Sala Almeyda - Archivio Storico Comunale - Palermo
Photograph: EnricoRubicondo
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Tramonto ai Trepponti - Trepponti - Comacchio
Photograph: Nbisi
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Gelida alba silente - Lago di Pediluco - Terni
Photograph: D_mosca
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
O' presepe - Chiesa di Santa Maria De' Armeniis - Matera
Photograph: Crispino87
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Arena "Ciccio Franco" - Arena dello Stretto - Reggio Calabria
Photograph: Aldo_Antonio_Fiorenza
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Luci al tramonto - Castello di Torrechiara - Langhirano
Photograph: Lara_zanarini
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Sala del Nuti - Biblioteca Malatestiana - Cesena
Photograph: Boschettim65
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Panorama della Rocca - Rocca Malatestiana - Brisighella
Photograph: Paolo_forconi
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Sunbean in Fountain - Giardino inglese - Palermo
Photograph: Cristiano_Drago
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Manifestazione di beneficenza - Piazza Maggiore - Bologna
Photograph: Ugeorge
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Kosovo[edit]
Episcopal Basilica and Baptistry at Ulpiana
Photograph: Arbenllapashtica
Ethnological Museum, Gjakova
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Ethnological Museum, Prishtina
Photograph: Ardian Lumi
Church of the Holy Saviour, Prizren
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Gracanica Monastery Church
Photograph: Ardian Lumi
St Nicholas Church, Grand Hoca
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Church of the Lady Mary, Bec
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Medieval Castle of Novoberdo
Photograph: Arbenllapashtica
Tannery, Gjakova
Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
Mosque and Orthodox Church, Ferizaj
Photograph: Miloti00
Latvia[edit]
Valdemārpils idol lime-tree - place of worship, by Laima Gūtmane
Aizpute historical center, by Dāvis Barbars
St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox church, Daugavpils, by Normunds Kolby
Bauska medieval castle, by Edgars Šulcs
Residential building complex, Old Rīga, by Dāvis Barbars
St. Nicholas monastery church, Jēkabpils, by Edgars Šulcs
Remte Lutheran church, by Lailuks75
Stāmeriena manor, by Ivars Austrums
St. Nicholas Orthodox church, Ventspils, by Normunds Kolby
Āraiši lake dwelling site, by Edgars Šulcs
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Malaysia[edit]
Malacca Straits Mosque
Author : Mshahrazif
Al-Hussain Floating Mosque
Author : KHUDHUR ABDULLAH FAHAD ALFARHAN
Fort Margherita
Author : Eirazzom
Putra Mosque
Author : Wangenglim
Batu Caves
Author : Allan Jay Quesada
Masjid Kistal
Author : Anasaiman
St. Michael Institution
Author : Hudaradz
St. Paul's Church
Author : Marcin Konsek
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Author : Allan Jay Quesada
Sarawak New Parliament Building
Author : Boonjinchung
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Malta[edit]
St Thomas Tower.
Photograph: Joseph Psaila
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower.
Photograph: Joseph Psaila
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Birgu, City of Knights.
Photograph: Lance Anthony
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Parish Church Dome
Photograph: Nmallia414
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Saint Helen's Gate
Photograph: Nmallia414
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Parish Church of Saint Catherine, Żurrieq
Photograph: Sgrixti
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower 2
Photograph: Joseph Psaila
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
White Balconies and Old Merchants' Stores, Valletta
Photograph: Michelle Attard
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Fort St. Angelo, Birgu
Photograph: 47bb
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Valletta panorama
Photograph: Sgrixti
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Morocco[edit]
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou by Elena Tatiana Chis
Mohammed VI Mosque, Oujda by Farajiibrahim
Roman column, Volubilis by Masmnet
Roman ruins, Volubilis by Baca12
Mosaic in Medersa Ben Youssef, Marrakech by Elena Tatiana Chis
Medersa Ben Youssef, Marrakech by Soufianerrami
Graet Mosque of Oudja by Farajiibrahim
Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech by Baca12
Moulay El Yazid Mosque, Marrakech by Pitchoon76
Moulay Ziane School, Oujda by Farajiibrahim
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Nepal[edit]
The Chariot of Indra Jatra at Basantapur Durbar Square by Roshan Raj Adhikari
A view of Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple during Gokarna Aunsi by Dinesh Shrestha
Statue of Kaal Bhairab and Mask of Sweta Bhairab at Basantapur Durbar Square during the biggest religious street festival in Kathmandu, Indra Jatra by Ajay Maharjan
A panaromic view of Bhaktapur Durbar Square after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015 by Bijay K. Shrestha
A view of Caves of Jhong, Mustang by Gerd Eichmann
Janaki Mandir is considered as the most important model of the Rajput architecture in Nepal.Fully built in bright white, the temple is an example of perfect artistry by Bijay K. Shrestha
A stone sculpture of Birupakshya at One of the world heritage site of Nepal Pashupatinath Temple by Bijay K. Shrestha
Tengboche Monastery,also known as Dawa Choling Gompa, in the Tengboche village in Khumjung in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal by AngeshRathi
A view of Charang Thupten Sedup Dharkeling Gumba situated at Mustang. It was built in the 16th century under the patronage of King Samdrup Dorje by Gerd Eichmann
Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city by Bijay K. Shrestha
Nigeria[edit]
The Old Palace of The Deji of Akure byUser:Kaizenify
The Water House at Lagos Island by User:Yeniajayiii
Entrance to the Grove of Osun Shrine in Osogbo by User:Olufemi Simeon Adeniyi
The Old Secretariat, Lagos Island by User:Yeniajayiii
The Bokkos Forof Monuments by User:Utawal13
The Stell Bridge built by Fedrick Lugard by User:Jgwamna
The Igbara Oke Petrogluphs in Ondo State by Kaizenify
The Stone Causeway by User:Utawal13
The wall and Gates in Kano City by User:Sulemn
The Iga Iduganran Street by User:Yeniajayiii
Norway[edit]
These are the contributions to the international final, see the winners in the different categories in the Norwegian competition here.
Jøvik Trading post, dock by Siri Uldal
Cableway, Svalbard by Siri Uldal
Cableway Adventdalen to Skjæringa, Svalbard by Siri Uldal
Eigerøy lighthouse, Eigersund kommune, Rogaland, Norge by Nanco Hoogstad
Nyholmen lighthouse by Peringejohnsen
Kvammetunet, Sogn Folk Museum by Bjørn Erik Pedersen
Samii mountain Jiehtanas (Jettankallen) by Siri Uldal
The radio Tower from 1912, ominating the "Rundemannen" mountin top (Bergen, Norway). The Tower is a listed Heritage site, and it also belongs to the Telenor Heritage Sites (Telenors verneplan) by Erlend Bjørtvedt
Part of the Longyearbyen cable car mining transportation system, in Svalbard by Andrew Shiva
Ingierstrand diving tower by Kjetil Ree
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Pakistan[edit]
Noor Mahal by Usamashahid433
Jahangir (conqueror of the world) by Tahsin Shah
Darawar Fort by Tahsin Shah
Masjid Wazir Khan as seen from Delhi Gate by Shahbaz Aslam
Ali Mujtaba Faisal Mosque by Alimujtaba79
Minar-e-Pakistan by Waqas Afzal
Blue Hour by Muh.Ashar
Rohtas Fort by Hassantahir6009
Badshahi Mosque by Muddiii
Tomb of Bibi Jiwindi by Usamashahid433
Panama[edit]
National Theatre by Peppopalomino
Panama Canal Administrator's house by Edward Ortiz
National Archives by Edward Ortiz
Panama Canal Railway by Kruusamägi
Amador Cemetery by Edward Ortiz
Portobelo fort by Edwin Bermudez
Herrera Park by David a02
Carmen Church by Edward Ortiz
Natá Church by Crocephoto
San Felipe de Portobelo Church by Edwin Bermudez
Peru[edit]
View of arch and tower of Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa from Mercaderes street By Jospastor
Detail of the side facade of the church of the Society of Jesus in Arequipa By Floresv.
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu By Elena Tatiana Chis
The astronomical Observatory of Chanquillo in Ancash, in the image you can see the thirteen towers built with stones at the top of the hill. By Juancupi
Chullpa Inka in Sillustani, Puno By Milawoho
Chullpas Inka in Sillustani, Puno By Milawoho
Side view of the ramp access to the Dragón's Huaca (Rainbow Huaca) in La Esperanza, La Libertad By Enrique Jara
Chullpa Inka in Sillustani, Puno By Ibrehaut
Monumental Archaelogical zone, Huaca Two Heads in Jequetepeque Valley By Cris7ianedu4rdo
Front view of the facade of the church of San Pedro in Lambayeque By Enrique Jara
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Russia[edit]
Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg, by Andrew Shiva
Yeni-Kale Fortress near Kerch, Crimea*, by Skif-Kerch
Wooden house on Bolshaya Pecherskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod, by Alexander Savin
Church of St. Clement in Tulgas, Arkhangelsk Oblast, by Ольга Филиппова
Mural on the ceiling of St. Peter's Cathedral in Vysokopetrovsky Monastery, Moscow, by Даниил Африн
Senty Church near Lower Teberda, Karachay-Cherkessia, by NatashaA
Main entrance of the Gorky Park in Moscow, by Alexander Savin
Old peasant's house, part of the ethnographic collection at the New Jerusalem Monastery in Istra, Moscow Oblast, by Sergey Malorodov
Pskov Kremlin seen from the Velikaya river, Pskov, by Sachkv
* The legal status of Crimea is disputed. Crimean monuments are covered by both Russian and Ukrainian contests.
Serbia[edit]
Zemun graveyard on Gardoš by Jsphotomorgana
The tower of the Smederevo Fortress by M Todorovic
The building Stara Klanica in Velika Plana by Davor.A
Manasija monastery by Jsphotomorgana
Monument of Stefan Lazarević, Belgrade Fortress, by Дидаскалос
the monument to the victims of Novi Sad raid by Bojana Maricevic
Slovakia[edit]
Church of St. Vavrinec, Zliechov by Volodka22
Church of St. Margita, Plaveč by Henrich Šalamon
Čachtice castle and Višňové by Volodka22
Vlkolínec by Sebastian Mierzwa
Monastery, Bzovík by Dynamicphoto.sk
Hrušov castle, Hostie by SvartKat
Lietava castle by Volodka22
Church of St. Michael the Archangel - interior, Topoľa, district Snina by Jiří Komárek
Plaveč castle by Henrich Šalamon
The historic City Hall building in Levoča by Sebastian Mierzwa
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South Korea[edit]
수원 화성 (Hwaseong Fortress).
Photograph: KIMJUNGWOOK
경복궁 근정전 (Geunjeongjeon in Gyeongbok Palace)
Photograph: Mg shin
고창읍성 (Gochangeupseong Fortress)
Photograph: Leeyoungbum
경주 남산 삼층석탑 (A three-story pagoda in Namsan Mountain, Gyeongju)
Photograph: Top6bin
인릉 홍살문 (Hongsalmun Gate in Illeung, the royal tomb)
Photograph: Noh Mun Duek
안압지 (Anapji, the artificial pond in Gyeongju)
Photograph: Goytex
삼릉 소나무숲 (A forest of pine trees surrounding Samleung, the royal tombs)
Photograph: Ahn seung nam
수원 화성 (Hwaseong Fortress)
Photograph: Fallfield2
대릉원 (Daeleungwon, the group of royal tombs in Gyeongju)
Photograph: 손묵광
수원 화성 (Hwaseong Fortress)
Photograph: Seungh
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Spain[edit]
These are the 10 finalists of monuments and municipalities not available until now in Commons:
Church of Our Lady of Remedios, Antequera
Pedro J Pacheco
Church of Saint John of God, Antequera
Pedro J Pacheco
Bell gable and Church of Saint John the Baptist, Pelabravo
Malopez 21
Panoramic view of Lanaja
Rodrigum
Church of Saint John of God, Antequera
Pedro J Pacheco
Church of Our Lady of Remedios, Antequera
Pedro J Pacheco
Church of Our Lady of Remedios, Antequera
Pedro J Pacheco
Torrellon Cabeza de Perro, Lanaja
Rodrigum
Cobeta and its castle, Guadalajara
Diego Delso
Old church of Saint Peter, Samper del Salz
Millars
Sweden[edit]
These are the contributions to the international final, see the winners in the different categories in the Swedish competition here.
- To the international final
Thailand[edit]
The Golden Mount of Wat Sa Ket with Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
User:Preecha.MJ
Prasat Nakhon Luang
User:Preechar Bowonkitwanchai
The octagonal mondop of Wat Uposatharam
User:Khunmoohan
The sculptures of two mythical giant demons
BerryJ
Payathai Palace
BerryJ
Wat_Suthud
BerryJ
Krung Thep Bridge and Rama III Bridge
User:Preecha.MJ
Victory Monument
User:Yakuzakorat
The former Thon Buri Railway Station
User:Preecha.MJ
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
BerryJ
Tunisia[edit]
Amphitheatre of El Jem
Diego Delso
Amphitheatre of El Jem
Issam Barhoumi
Theatre of Dougga
Elena Tatiana Chis
Theatre of Dougga
Elena Tatiana Chis
Capitoline temple in Dougga
Issam Barhoumi
Great Mosque of Monastir
Helasoyeh
Domes of the Zitouna Mosque
Ryadh Gharbi
Arch of Aïn Tounga
Hn Khaoula
Hypogeum of the amphitheatre of El Jem
Diego Delso
Capitoline temples in Sbeitla
Hassene Nostra
Ukraine[edit]
See also: Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments 2016 in Ukraine. 
Svirzh Castle, Lviv Oblast
Photograph: Roman Brechko
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Khotyn Fortress, Khotyn
Photograph: Sergey Ryzhkov
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Lviv Opera Theatre
Photograph: Konstantin Brizhnichenko
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Pidhora Monastery, Terebovlia
Photograph: Kateryna Baiduzha
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Wooden St. Michael Church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uzhok, Transcarpathian Oblast.
Photograph: Kateryna Baiduzha
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Wooden St. Basil Church, Sil, Transcarpathian Oblast
Photograph: Kateryna Baiduzha
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Khotyn Fortress, Khotyn
Photograph: Sergey Ryzhkov
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Czerwonogród Castle, Nyrkiv
Photograph: Roman Brechko
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
Akkerman Fortress, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi
Photograph: Tetiana Kabakova
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
St. Michael and St. Theodoros Church, Chernihiv
Photograph: Serhii Kolotusha
Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
United Kingdom[edit]
Winchester Cathedral, south aisle of retro-choir
Author: Michael Coppins
Perch Rock Lighthouse
Author: Richard J Smith
Royal William Yard at sunset. Plymouth, Devon
Author: Michael Chapman
Commended: Eilean Donan Castle
Author: Syxaxis Photography
Commended: Bridge at Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate
Author: Hamburg103a
Commended: Over the River Cam, the Wooden Bridge, known also as the Mathematical Bridge, joins the two sides of Queens' College
Author: Rafa Esteve
Commended: Ribblehead Viaduct
Author: Sterim64
Commended: The Royal Albert Hall viewed from a central box in the Grand Tier.
Author: Colin
Commended: Some of the remaining textile machinery in the cloth finishing works at Tone Mills.
Author: Msemmett
Commended: Seen from Belle Vue Park, an aeroplane leaves a trail over the Transporter Bridge in a winter sunrise.
Author: WelshDave
United States of America[edit]
Korean Bell of Friendship in California
Photograph: Russ Allison Loar
Bahá'í House of Worship in Illinois
Photograph: Wenbinbin2010
Crystal Mill power plant in Colorado
Photograph: StaticSparks
Hudson-Athens lighthouse in New York
Photograph: MikeDNJ89
Fort Hancock barracks in New Jersey
Photograph: Harics
Mission San Xavier del Bac in Arizona
Photograph: Packbj
Fort Washington Caponiere in Maryland
Photograph: Dyoungkin
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
Photograph: CRowe12
Theodore Roosevelt Dam, Arizona
Photograph: Nhartmannphotos
Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo, Texas
Photograph: Gillfoto
