Official account of WLM, a public worldwide photo contest around built heritage, organized by Wikimedia chapters and groups.
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Welcome to June!
New month, new light, new chances to celebrate our shared heritage. Grab your camera, explore your city, and get ready for the world’s biggest photography competition starting this September.
Let’s make this June a month of discovery.
#WLM2026 #CulturalHeritage
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Welcome to May! 🌍
Happy New Month of May from Wiki Loves Monuments! This new month is another chance to spotlight the beauty of our shared heritage and the amazing work of our global community.
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Keep contributing, sharing, and inspiring others. Here’s to a month filled with creativity, collaboration, and impact!
#WikiLovesMonuments #CulturalHeritage #WLM2026
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🏛️✨ Happy #InternationalMonumentsDay!
In our latest video, Manfred from the Wiki Loves Monuments International Team shares what monuments mean to him. 🌍
📸 What do monuments mean to you? Tell us below!
#WikiLovesMonuments #WLM2026 #CulturalHeritage
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1st Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ دماوند و دیر گلین
📍 Iran
📸 Hossein pourakbarian (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/Ht9H
💬 And the Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 winning photo is… from Iran!
Captured at Deir‑e Gachin Caravanserai, the “Mother of Iranian Caravanserais.”
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2nd Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Mehmandost Tower
📍 Dāmghān, Iran
📸 Darabad andromeda (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7CX
💬 Mehmāndust Tower, Iran: A 12-sided, roofless brick tower with Cufic inscriptions, said to hold Imāmzādeh Ghāsem’s tomb
ALT 2nd Place winner, International WLM 2025
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3rd Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Kusum Sarowar
📍 India
📸 Arjunfotografer (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7GN
💬 A historic tank with Rajasthani ghats and cenotaphs of King Suraj Mal, blending heritage, art, and devotion.
ALT 3rd Place winner, International WLM 2025
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4th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Ishak Pasha Palace
📍 Turkey
📸 Volcanicaaa (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/GKKC
💬 Built 1685-1784, this Ottoman complex stands as a rare surviving palace and UNESCO Tentative site along the historic Silk Road.
ALT 4th Place winners, International WLM 2025
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5th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️Arak Bazaar
📍Arak, Iran
📸 Dehghanpourpix (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/Ht9Y
💬 Bazaar of Arak, Iran - built in 1855, this Qajar-era market was the city’s commercial hub, now a National Heritage site reflecting rich trade and legacy.
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6th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Luxor City
📍 Egypt
📸 Mohamed abdelzaher (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7LP
💬 Luxor, Egypt is one of the world’s oldest cities and hosts Karnak and Luxor Temples and the Valley of the Kings.
ALT 6th Place winners, International WLM 2025
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7th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Sacra di San Michele
📍 Piedmont, Italy
📸 Federico_Milesi (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7Lo
💬 Sacra di San Michele, Italy, Perched on Mount Pirchiriano, this historic abbey is a Piedmont symbol and inspired Umberto Eco’s
ALT 7th Place winner, International WLM 2025
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8th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Church of Sant Climent, Taüll
📍Spain
📸 Mikipons (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7Ri
💬 A 12th-century Romanesque church in Catalonia, Spain, famous for its Lombard architecture and iconic “Christ in Majesty” frescoes.
ALT 8th Place winner, International WLM 2025
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9th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Church of the Intercession, Mykhailivka
📍Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine
📸 Yurii-mr (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7SA
💬 A recognized local architectural heritage in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine
#WikiLovesMonuments #WLM2025 #Monument
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10th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Tonghai Confucian Temple - Wenmingfang
📍 Yuxi, China
📸 Kcx36 (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7Sk
💬 Tonghai Confucian Temple (Yuan Dynasty) in Yunnan boasts China’s largest screen wall, grand Wenming Gate, and Moon & Sun Huabiao.
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11th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Perge
📍 Antalya Province, Turkey
📸 Mehmety11maz (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/GKLB
💬 Perge, Turkey – Ancient city with temples, theaters, and fortifications showcasing millennia of culture and civic life.
#WikiLovesMonuments #WLM2025
ALT 11th Place Winner, International WLM 2025
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12th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ The Juma Mosque of Ordubad
📍Ordubad, Azerbaijan
📸 Conquerer01 (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7Ud
💬 Perched atop Ordubad, this 17th-century Safavid mosque features a three-aisled hall, deep arched niches, and rubble-and-brick walls.
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13th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️Saint Peter's Church
📍Leuven, Belgium
📸Giles Laurent (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7V6
💬 Saint Peter’s Church in Leuven, Belgium, is a 15th-century Gothic landmark with a UNESCO-listed belfry, showcasing centuries of faith & artistry.
ALT 13th Place winner International WLM 2025
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14th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Lakshminarayana Temple
📍Karnataka, India
📸 Basavaraj M (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7VW
💬 Lakshminarayana Temple, 13th c. Karnataka, wows with carved plinths & ornate tower, showcasing why preserving heritage matters.
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15th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ The Sanctuary or Temple of Demeter in Cyrene
📍 Cyrene, Libya
📸 عدسة قوريني (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/K7WD
💬 The 3rd-century BC Temple of Demeter in Cyrene honours agriculture and nature.
#WikiLovesMonuments #WLM2025
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Honourable Mention: 16th Place International WLM 2025
🏛️ Khan al-Nakhila
📍 Karbala, Iraq
📸 Hekmat Al-Ayashi (CC BY-SA 4.0): w.wiki/KASW
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