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Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 winners

This gallery contains the finalists and winners of the International stage of Wiki Loves Monuments 2017.

Winners

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Finalists

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Below you can find up to 10 nominations by each national competition submitted to the international round.

Algeria

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Andorra & Catalan Areas

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Armenia

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The pictures are presented in alphabetical order of monument names. Points will be announced during the awards ceremony․

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    Akhtala Castle
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    Akhtala Monastery
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    Haghpat_Monastery
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    Khachkars old cemetery
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    Marmashen Monastery
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    Melick Tangi bridge
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    Noravank Monastery
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    Saint_Gevorg_church
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    Sanahin_Monaster
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    Vorotnavank Monastery

Australia

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    Kata_Tjuta
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    Mannahill railway station
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    Bungle Bungles
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    Nobbys Head lighthouse
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    National Art Gallery
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    Drill Hall Gallery
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    Albert river track
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    Mersey Bluff Lighthouse
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    Sydney Opera House
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    Royal Exhibition Building

Austria

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Pictures are presented in no particular order since there was no local WLM contest. The winners of the overall contest for WikiDaheim 2017 can be found at WikiDaheim Winners 2017 in Austria.

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    Church Saint Leonhard and clergy house in Forstau, Salzburg (state)
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    Bosquet "Der Fächer" (hand fan) in the gardens of Schönbrunn. With statue Apollo by Johann Baptist Hagenauer in the background.
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    Statue of Hygieia by Johann Baptist Hagenauer in the gardens of Schönbrunn, Vienna
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    House of the missionaries of the Society of the Divine Word in Bischofshofen, Salzburg (state)
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    "Siebers Hus" farmhouse, former post station at Hadeldorfstraße No. 5 in Meiningen, Vorarlberg
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    Flemish winged triptych at the Church of the Teutonic Order in Vienna, Austria
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    Trautenfels Castle, Styria
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    Summer pavilion, built in honour of the goddess Diana, in the Schlosspark Laxenburg, Lower Austria
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    Main altar in the catholic parish church of Laa an der Thaya, Lower Austria, Austria
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    Centre of Weng im Gesäuse (Styria) with the inn Gasthaus zum Kirchenwirt, the parish church and Sebastiani chapel

Azerbaijan

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Bangladesh

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Brazil

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Bulgaria

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Canada

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      Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica
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      The iconic Peggy's Cove Lighthouse is a popular Nova Scotia Tourist destination.
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      Toronto City Hall
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      Cathedral-Basilica of Mary, Queen of the World, Montreal, Canada
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      York County Court House, Toronto
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      Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface : Saint-Boniface Cathedral Winnipeg
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      Banff Springs Hotel
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      Vieux Québec
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      Vancouver Light Tower
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      Mahone Bay, NS

China

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Croatia

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Dutch Caribbean

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    First prize: Fish Market Bonaire
    Author: Leslie.Ket
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    Second prize: Willems Tower & light house watchers home Bonaire
    Author: Leslie.Ket
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    Third prize: Penha House Curaçao
    Author: Hannievanbaarle
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    Special Prize: the Punda Love Hart in front of the Punha House
    Author: Bryanandjenn

Egypt

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      Al Max Old lighthouse
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      Mosque Layers
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      Al Karnak Temple
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      Rashid Mosque
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      Inner staircase of the Baron Empain Palace
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      Mosque in Rashid Castle
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      Pyramids of Giza
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      Al Max lighthouse
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      Salah El-Din castle in taba
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      Salah El-Din citadel yard

Finland

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France

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Georgia

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Germany

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      Die Spielbank im Kurhaus Wiesbaden
    Photograph: Martin Kraft
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      Haus auf dem Graswarder
    Photograph: Matthias Süßen
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      Vogelsaal im Naturkundemuseum in Bamberg
    Photograph: Ermell
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      Katholische Filial- und Wallfahrtskirche St. Veit auf dem Ansberg bei Ebensfeld
    Photograph: Ermell
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      Brunnenhaus in Bad Kissingen
    Photograph: Ermell
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      Das Eschenhaus in Prerow
    Photograph: J.-H. Janßen
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      Burg Pfalzgrafenstein bei Kaub
    Photograph: Jörg Braukmann
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      Bayerische Staatskanzlei in München
    Photograph: Diego Delso
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      Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen
    Photograph: Bybbisch94
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      Göltzschtalbrücke im Vogtland
    Photograph: Ermell

Ghana

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      Fort Metal Cross Inner Quarters
    Photograph: kwameghana
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      The back view of Fort Metal Cross
    Photograph: Amuzujoe
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      Fort Apollonia
    Photograph: kwameghana
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      Fort Batenstein in Butre Western Region, Ghana
    Photograph: Shahadusadik
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      Fort Orange
    Photograph: kwameghana
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      Fort Metal Cross over looking the sea
    Photograph: Amuzujoe
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      A stairs inside Fort Metal Cross
    Photograph: kwameghana
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      Watch Tower at the right side of Fort Metal Cross
    Photograph: Amuzujoe
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      Inside of Fort Batenstein
    Photograph: Shahadusadik
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      The Outside of Fort Orange
    Photograph: Shahadusadik

Greece

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India

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Iran

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Ireland

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    1st: Skellig Michael, County Kerry
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    2nd: Knowth, County Meath
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    3rd: Castletown House, Celbridge
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    Highly commended: Punchestown Longstone, County Kildare
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    Highly commended: Skerries Windmill, County Dublin
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    Highly commended: Long Room, Trinity College Library, Dublin
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    Highly commended: Custom House, Dublin
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    Highly commended: Loughcrew, County Meath
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    Highly commended: Burrishoole Friary, County Mayo
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    Highly commended: Islandeady Church, County Mayo

Iraq

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Israel

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Italy

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Jordan

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Latvia

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    Entrance of cinema "Splendid Palace" (formerly Kino Rīga) by Papuass
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    Vaivari, Asari, Melluži, Pumpuri, Jaundubulti summerhouse district by Forestermax
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    Dwelling house, Rīga by Papuass
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    Gothic windows of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Riga by Papuass
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    Entrance portal of dwelling house, Riga by Papuass
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    Aizkraukle castle mound by Jānis U.
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    Ezernieki devil stone - cult place by Evita wiki
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    Dwelling house, Liepāja by Papuass
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    Gulbene railway officials colony dwelling houses by ScAvenger
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    Lapmežciems "sedums" (former fishing boat piers) by RMazurs

Malaysia

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Pictures are in no particular order .

Morocco

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Malta

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Nepal

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     World Heritage Sites of Nepal, Bouddhanath Stupa surrounded by the cityscape of Kathmandu
    Photograph: Tasbirkarma
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      Night view of Nyatapol Temple, Bhaktapur
    Photograph: Pritush.m
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     A view of Namobuddha stupa
    Photograph: Creepanta
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     Main door of Golden Temple of Patan
    Photograph: Anupclick
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      Gokarna Mahadev temple, built in 1582.In late August or early September people go to this temple to bathe and make offerings in honor of their fathers, living or dead, on a day called Gokarna Aunsi.
    Photograph: Nabin k. Sapkota
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      Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini
    Photograph: Bibek Raj Pandeya
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      Indreshwor Mahadev, Panauti
    Photograph: Samir Ppradhananga
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      Janaki Temple situated at Janakpur
    Photograph: Bijay chaurasia
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      Inside the 300-year-old Chhairo Gompa
    Photograph: Faj2323
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      Taleju Temple and Hanuman Dhoka Premises
    Photograph: Samir Ppradhananga

Netherlands

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Norway

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Pakistan

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Palestine

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Peru

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Poland

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Pictures are presented in no particular order since there was no local WLM contest.

Russia

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In no particular order. For winners of special nominations, see https://ru.wikimedia.org/wiki/Вики_любит_памятники_2017/Итоги

Saudi Arabia

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    The palace of Namas
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    al-Qasr al-Farid, Mada'in Saleh.
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    Thi Ain Ancient Village

Slovakia

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      Strečno Castle in the morning
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    Colors of Beckov castle
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    St. Anna Church in Tatranská Javorina
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    Interior of St. Stephen of Hungary Church in Žilina
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    Lietava Castle
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    Streets of Trnava
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    Ruins of Súľov Castle
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    Holy Spirit Church in Žehra and Spiš Castle
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    Budatín
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    Basilica of St. James in Levoča

South Korea

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Spain

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Below the top 10 images out of monuments or municipalities that had not been documented earlier in Commons:

Sweden

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Top three and all images moving on to the international finale. See here for special prizes.

Syria

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Taiwan

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Thailand

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      Royal pavilion in Phraya Nakhon Cave in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, by BerryJ
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      Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan, also known as "The Temple of the Golden Buddha", by Preecha.MJ
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      The Monument of King Taksin the Great at Wongwian Yai, by Preecha.MJ
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      Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, by Pattiveth.MJ
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      Loha Prasat, which means iron castle or iron monastery, in Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok, by BerryJ
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      Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok, by Preecha.MJ
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      Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram is a Buddhist temple in the Dusit district of Bangkok, by BerryJ
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      Wat Sa Ket and Wat Ratchanatdaram, by Preecha.MJ
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      Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram is a Buddhist temple in the Dusit district of Bangkok, by Y.Thanongsak
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      Wat Arun Ratchawararam, Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok, by Preecha.MJ

Tunisia

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Uganda

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    1st: Rwagimba Hot Springs
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    2nd: Monkey in motion at Dolwe Island
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    3rd: Monument of Fr. Mapeera
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    4th: Songora, origin of the Basongora clan among the Bakonzo people of Western Uganda
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    5th: St. Andrew Kaggwa
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    6th: Red rock art paintings at Dolwe Island Golofa
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    7th: Journey for Death of Uganda Matyrs
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    8th: Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine Church
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    9th: Golofa rock art site
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    10th: Dolwe rock art landscape

Ukraine

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United Kingdom

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These images go forward to the international phase of the contest. For additional UK award winners, see the UK winners page.

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    1st: The derelict West Pier in Brighton
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    2nd: Glenfinnan Viaduct at Loch Shiel
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    3rd: De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill on Sea
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    Highly Commended: Smailholm Tower
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    Highly Commended: Martello Tower at Felixtowe Ferry
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    Highly Commended: Westminster and Big Ben
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    Highly Commended: Perch Rock Lighthouse
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    Highly Commended: Smithfield Market ceiling
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    Highly Commended: Balcombe Viaduct (Ouse Valley Viaduct)
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    Highly Commended: Avebury stone circle - the south west quarter looking north east in snow

United States of America

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    1st: Capilla de San Juan Bautista, Colorado.
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    2nd: Selectmen's Building & foot bridge, Maine.
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    3rd: The historic Ely State Theater, Minnesota.
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    The Teapot Dome Service Station, Washington.
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    Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Ohio.
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    Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia.
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    The Spocott Windmill, Maryland.
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    Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
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    St. Agnes Mission Church, Colorado.
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    The inside of the Umpqua River Light, Oregon.

Venezuela

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    1era: Antiguo Cuartel General Jacinto Lara
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    2da: Lapida de Raimundo Andueza Palacio en el Cementerio General del Sur de Caracas
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    3ra: Antiguo Hotel Miramar
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    4ta: Los Próceres de noche
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    5ta: Observatorio Nacional de Llano del Hato
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    6ta: Palacio de las Academias de Caracas
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    7ma: Centro de Investigaciones de Astronomía Francisco J. Duarte
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    8va: Edificios de Oficinas Conjunto Parque Central
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    9na: Parque Ayacucho, Barquisimeto
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    10ma: Catedral de Barquisimeto

Other winners

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We would like to proudly exhibit the winning images of some competitions that are part of Wiki Loves Monuments, but whose images are eligible for the finale through another competition.

Basque Country

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      View of Gaztelugatxe, in Bermeo, Biscay
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    Night view of San Anton church and bridge, in Bilbao
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    Bizkaia bridge, at night. UNESCO World Heritage and oldest working transborder bridge
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    Narros palace from the sea, Zarautz, Gipuzkoa
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    Donostia city hall, Gipuzkoa
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    Constitution square, Donostia, Gipuzkoa
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    Bizkaia bridge. UNESCO World Heritage and oldest working transborder bridge
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    Constitution square, Donostia, Gipuzkoa
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    Industrial workshops in Zorroza, Bilbao.
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    Ascension church in Errenteria, Gipuzkoa.
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