Wiki Loves Monuments 2016 winners

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This gallery contains the finalists and winners of the International stage of Wiki Loves Monuments 2016.

Winners

(full jury report available here: low resolution)

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  The entrance hall of the Regional court in Berlin, Germany
  Photograph: Ansgar Koreng
  Licensing: CC BY 3.0 (DE)
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  Main auditorium of Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom
  Photograph: Colin
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Perch Rock Lighthouse at the Merseyside River at New Brighton, United Kingdom
  Photograph: Robert J Smith
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Lights at sunset: Castle of Torrechiara, Langhirano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  Photograph: Lara zanarini
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  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
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  The blue hour at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan
  Photograph: Muhammad Ashar
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  The presidential Palácio do Planalto in Brasília, Brazil
  Photograph: Gastão guedes
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  The tomb of Bibi Jawindi in Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan
  Photograph: Usamashahid433
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  A mysterious picture of the St Lawrence Church amid the fogs in Zliechov, Slovakia
  Photograph: Vladimír Ruček
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  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
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  The Crystal Mill, an 1893 power plant in Colorado, United States
  Photograph: Joe Sparks
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  The Gravensteen castle in the city center of Ghent, Belgium
  Photograph: Davidh820
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Ruins of the Čachtice Castle in Čachtice, Trenčín, Slovakia
  Photograph: Vladimír Ruček
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  The Rakotzbrücke (Devil's Bridge) in Azalea and Rhododendron Park Kromlau, Germany
  Photograph: A.Landgraf
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Panama Canal Railway between Colón and Ancón in Panama
  Photograph: Ivo Kruusamägi
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0

Finalists

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

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  Mesi Bridge on Kiri River
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  View from Castle of Gjirokastra
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Antigonea, Southern Albania: ruins of an illyrian house with peristyle
  Photograph: Albinfo
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  Archaeological Park of Apollonia
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Clock tower in Castle of Gjirokastra
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Church of Rubik
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  House in Gjirokastra
  Photograph: Sali Jonuzi
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  House of Brothers Frashëri
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Monastery of Saint Kozma, Kolkondas
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Illyrian City of Byllis
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha

Algeria

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  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
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  The Botanical Garden of Hamma, also known as The Test Garden Hamma
  Photograph: Khaled zouaoui
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  Constantine, gorges Rhummel by night. El Kantara bridge and the great natural arch
  Photograph: Abdelmadjid Louadfel
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  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
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  This door is more than 2000 years old.Mila, Algeria
  Photograph: Tawfiq Moures
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  Roman Bridge in Kantara Gorge - Biskra
  Photograph: Midou.dambri
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  Seen on the minaret of the Sidi Boumediene Mosque built in 1347
  Photograph: Jamelmatari
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  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
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  The first mosque in Algeria and the second in Africa after Kairouan originally a modest construction, rebuilt between (1028-1094)
  Photograph: Tawfiq Moures

• Note: a tenth image was nominated (Basilique_Notre-Dame_d'Afrique,_Alger.jpg), but was deleted afterwards.

Antarctica

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  Cemetery on Buromskiy Island, near Mirny Station, Antarctica, by Tsy1980

Azerbaijan

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  Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
  Diego Delso
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  Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku
  Sefer azeri
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  Imamzadeh in Ganja
  Sosialplus
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  Divankhana in The Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Old City of Baku
  Diego Delso
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  Garabaghlar Mausoleum in Sharur District
  Abd Ulkar
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  Diri Baba Mausoleum in Qobustan, Gobustan District
  Diego Delso
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  Floral ornamented medieval grave stone in Old City of Baku
  Sefer azeri
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  Ramana Tower in Ramana
  Ymblanter
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  Ulu bridge in Ilisu, Qakh District
  Interfase
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  Griffins on the facade XIX century building in Nigar Rafibayli street, 26, Baku
  Sefer azeri

Bangladesh

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  Kantajew Temple, a late-medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
  Photograph: Jubair1985
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Ancient ruins of guard rooms at Mahasthangarh, a city from 3rd century BC.
  Photograph: Najmul Huda
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Inside view of Darasbari Mosque, a historic mosque that was built in 1479 AD.
  Photograph: Foysal.aman
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Dhania Chalk Mosque in Chapai Nawabganj District of Bangladesh.
  Photograph: Porag61
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Inside view of Hatikumrul Navaratna Temple, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  Photograph: Kazi Rashed Abdallah
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Hawa Khana, Puthia, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  Photograph: Maun Sarwar
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Balcony of Palace no. 1 of Baliati Zamindar.
  Photograph: Topumym
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  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
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  Inside view of Pancha Ratna Shiva Temple.
  Photograph: Khalidrahman
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Kantajew Temple Terracotta, Dinajpur.
  Photograph: Shuvajit BD
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0

Belgium + Luxembourg

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  1. Lommel soldiers cemetery
  Author: Sally V
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  2. Gravensteen, Ghent
  Author: Davidh820
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  2. Bust of La Fontaine, Castle of Belœil
  Author: Davidh820
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  4. The Library in Castle of Belœil
  Author: Davidh820
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  5. Sint-Pieters train station in Ghent
  Author: Davidh820
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  5. Romance warehouse, Ghent
  Author: Pedro J Pacheco
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  7. Castle ter Beken in Mariakerke
  Author: Davidh820
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  7. Pier of Blankenberge
  Author: De Bruecker Anne-Marie
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  7. De Schellemolen in Damme
  Author: De Bruecker Anne-Marie

Brazil

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  1. Planalto Palace, Brasília
  Author: Gastão guedes
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  2. Oca
  Author: Scripz
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  3. Magic Kings Fortress, Natal
  Author: Carla Belke
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  4. Santa Cruz Cabrália city
  Author: CarlosAlk
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  5. Hercílio Cruz Bridge, Florianópolis
  Author: Alfabilesantana
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  6. Hercílio Cruz Bridge, Florianópolis
  Author: FAUSTO ORLI DA ROSA
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  7. Amazonas Theater, Manaus
  Author: Thiago Marra
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  8. Old train station, Botucatu
  Author: Arthur Aiolfi Guimarães
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  9. Macau do Meio Street, Diamantina
  Author: Zé Rocha
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  10.Nossa Senhora das Dores Church, Porto Alegre
  Author: Unknownsuper

Bulgaria

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  Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
  Photograph: Interact-Bulgaria
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  Shipka Monument
  Photograph: Иван Коев
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  Frescos in Boyana Church
  Photograph: Interact-Bulgaria
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  Kadin most over Struma river
  Photograph: Sarbinska
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  Madara Rider, National historical archaeological reserve, Bulgaria
  Photograph: Diego Delso
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  National Park-museum "Shipka-Buzludzha"
  Photograph: Тони Димова
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  Shipka Memorial Church
  Photograph: Тони Димова
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  Madara Rider, National historical archaeological reserve, Bulgaria
  Photograph: Borislav krustev
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  Architectural and Historical Reserve Old Plovdiv
  Photograph: StefkaVasileva
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  Monument of Liberty in Ruse
  Photograph: StefkaVasileva

Egypt

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  Muizz Street - Egypt by Mohammed Moussa
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  Ahmed ibn Toloon mosque by Anas aboshaar
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  Salah El Din fortress on Pharaoh island, Berlin by Abdozaghloul
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  the Holy of Holies in Philae Temple by Ahmed Emad
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  Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Berlin by Wael Mostafa
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  Sultan Hassan mosque in Cairo by Hossam
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  khayamaya Market , Cairovby Menam Robinho
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  Barqouqy mosque - Moez street by Moh hakem
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  Muizz Street - Egypt by mohamed saleh
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  Ramsis 2 statue by Mohamed kamal

France

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  Palais de justice d'Aix-en-Provence par Ddeveze
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  Crypte de la basilique Saint-Eutrope de Saintes par JGS25
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  Piles creuses du pont de la citadelle du Château-d'Oléron par Simon de l'Ouest
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  Moulin à eau du hameau de la Reine, Versailles, par Jacky Delville
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  Menhir d'Aire-Peyronne par Michael Niessen
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  Cale couverte du canal du Midi, à Toulouse par MathieuMD
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  Chambre de Léonard de Vinci par Château du Clos Lucé
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  Pont du Gard par Jan Hager (Clown522)
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  Cité de Carcassonne par Meria Geoian
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  Beffroi d'Arras par Acd1066

Georgia

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  17th century castle complex of Ananuri
  By 三猎
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  Katskhi pillar and Maximus the Confessor church
  By Jaba1977
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  Highland townlet Mestia at night in Svaneti region
  By Q-lieb-in
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  Ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Most of extant fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries.
  By Diego Delso
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  One of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, Khertvisi Fortress
  By Jaba1977
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  IX-X centuries Virgin Mary church „Ushguli Lamaria“
  By Jaba1977
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  X-XI centuries Samghereti church
  By Lgabelia
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  XII-XIII centuries Zemo Orozmani church
  By Lgabelia
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  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
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  "Château Mukhrani", the Mukhranbatoni palace in Mukhrani village, built from 1873 to 1885 and restored in 2012.
  By Archil sutiashvili

Germany

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  Wasserschloss in the Speicherstadt, Hamburg by XRay
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  Entrance hall of the regional court of Berlin located in Littenstrasse 12-17 in Berlin-Mitte by Code
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  World clock, Berlin by Diego Delso
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  Rakotzbrücke by Dean
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  Antiquarium (Münchern Residenz) by Mk063
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  Berliner Dom und Alte Nationalgalerie by Marek Heise
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  Courtyard of Sprinkenhof office building in Hamburg by Ajepbah
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  Maschinenhalle, Zeche Zollern by Rainer Halama
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  Schloss Rauischholzhausen by Pepito Sbazzeguti
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  Schwimmoper, Wuppertal by Wikimatze

Ghana

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  Ussher Fort. Photograph: Owula kpakpo
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  A statue of Yaa Asantewaa at the Ejisu round about. Photograph: Noahalorwu
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  Landscape view of Fort William. Photograph: Owula kpakpo
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  Fort William. Photograph: Owula kpakpo
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  Landscape view of Fort Amsterdam. Photograph: Joy Agyepong
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  Ejisu Besease Shrine. Was consulted in the 1900 during the war. Photograph: Joy Agyepong
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  Fort Kumasi. Photograph: Noahalorwu
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  A statue of Sir Fredrick Guggisberge. Photograph: Shahadusadik
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  Wesley Cathedral Kumasi. Photograph: Noahalorwu
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  A plaque of the great war. Photograph: Celestinesucess

Greece

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  Grigoriou monastery,
  by Στάθης Κουτσιαύτης
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  Looking the temple of Hephaistus from Stoa of Attalus,
  by Madanpunto
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  Temple of Zeus Stratios,
  by Aggelos Makris Nightscapes
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  Monastery of the Panayia Chozoviotissa,
  by Chris Kar
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  Treasury of Atreus,
  by Delta-kapa
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  Milatos Cave,
  by Akispro
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  Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth,
  by Nojos88
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  Fethiye Mosque, Ioannina,
  by Bountourin
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  Acropolis of Athens,
  by Geomel
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  Temple of Poseidon, Sounion,
  by Agbgng

India

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  Taj Mahal, Agra
  Photograph: Antrix3
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  Qutb Shahi tombs, Hyderabad
  Photograph: Alaka123
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  Nageshvara-Chennakeshava temple complex, Mosale
  Photograph: Bikashrd
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  Kusuma Sarovara, Mathura
  Photograph: Aman.arch
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  Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Madurai
  Photograph: Karthik Easvur
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  Mahabat Maqbara Palace, Junagadh
  Photograph: Kshitij Charania
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  Chennakesava temple, Somanathapura
  Photograph: Randomclicks
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  Chausath Yogini Temple, Morena
  Photograph: Soumyamukherji
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  Iconic chariot from Vittala Temple, Hampi
  Photograph: Ram.tota
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  Brihadeeswarar temple, Thanjavur
  Photograph: RameshM

Iran

به فارسی

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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  A shot from the interior of Vakil Mosque in Shiraz
  Photograph: Ali Kazemi Nia
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  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
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  Jāmeh Mosque the grand, congregational mosque in the city of Yazd.
  Photograph: Parastoo.Atrsaei
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  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
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  The ceiling of one of the rooms in Tabātabāei House in Kashan.
  Photograph: 13ehnam
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0

Republic of Ireland

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  Custom House, Dublin.
  Photograph: Filip Scridon
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Dunamase Castle at sunset.
  Photograph: Celticclog65
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Inside view of Hook Lighthouse at Hook Head, Co Wexford.
  Photograph: Kay Caplice
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Inside Dromiskin Church.
  Photograph: DarranRaff
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Spring time at Bunratty Castle Co Clare.
  Photograph: Aidanryan
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Poulnabrone Dolmen.
  Photograph: Ronagh Keane
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Rockfleet Castle.
  Photograph: Mikeoem
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Gothic Chapel in the grounds of Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway.
  Photograph: Knocko
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Blennerville Windmill.
  Photograph: Boodle2000
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Skerries Windmill.
  Photograph: Mark Broderick
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0

Israel

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  Augusta Victoria Compound, Jerusalem
  Photograph: אורי אלוני
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Nahalal from the air
  Photograph: ZeevStein
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Columns of Caesarea vs. chimneys of Orot Rabin
  Photograph: Shlomo-R
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Caesarea from the air
  Photograph: ZeevStein
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Nimrod Fortress, Golan Heights
  Photograph: Niv Drukman
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Tel Maresha
  Photograph: Tomere
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Sunrise at the Dead Sea
  Photograph: Amykill26
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Greek Catholic Church, Jerusalem
  Photograph: LizzyShaanan
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Hexagon Pool, Golan Heights
  Photograph: oren valdman
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Temple Mount, Jerusalem
  Photograph: Andrew Shiva
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0

Italy

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  Sala Almeyda - Archivio Storico Comunale - Palermo
  Photograph: EnricoRubicondo
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Tramonto ai Trepponti - Trepponti - Comacchio
  Photograph: Nbisi
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Gelida alba silente - Lago di Pediluco - Terni
  Photograph: D_mosca
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  O' presepe - Chiesa di Santa Maria De' Armeniis - Matera
  Photograph: Crispino87
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Arena "Ciccio Franco" - Arena dello Stretto - Reggio Calabria
  Photograph: Aldo_Antonio_Fiorenza
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Luci al tramonto - Castello di Torrechiara - Langhirano
  Photograph: Lara_zanarini
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Sala del Nuti - Biblioteca Malatestiana - Cesena
  Photograph: Boschettim65
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Panorama della Rocca - Rocca Malatestiana - Brisighella
  Photograph: Paolo_forconi
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Sunbean in Fountain - Giardino inglese - Palermo
  Photograph: Cristiano_Drago
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Manifestazione di beneficenza - Piazza Maggiore - Bologna
  Photograph: Ugeorge
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0

Kosovo

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  Episcopal Basilica and Baptistry at Ulpiana
  Photograph: Arbenllapashtica
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  Ethnological Museum, Gjakova
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Ethnological Museum, Prishtina
  Photograph: Ardian Lumi
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  Church of the Holy Saviour, Prizren
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Gracanica Monastery Church
  Photograph: Ardian Lumi
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  St Nicholas Church, Grand Hoca
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Church of the Lady Mary, Bec
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Medieval Castle of Novoberdo
  Photograph: Arbenllapashtica
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  Tannery, Gjakova
  Photograph: ShkelzenRexha
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  Mosque and Orthodox Church, Ferizaj
  Photograph: Miloti00

Latvia

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  Valdemārpils idol lime-tree - place of worship, by Laima Gūtmane
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  Aizpute historical center, by Dāvis Barbars
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  St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox church, Daugavpils, by Normunds Kolby
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  Bauska medieval castle, by Edgars Šulcs
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  Residential building complex, Old Rīga, by Dāvis Barbars
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  St. Nicholas monastery church, Jēkabpils, by Edgars Šulcs
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  Remte Lutheran church, by Lailuks75
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  Stāmeriena manor, by Ivars Austrums
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  St. Nicholas Orthodox church, Ventspils, by Normunds Kolby
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  Āraiši lake dwelling site, by Edgars Šulcs

Malaysia

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  Malacca Straits Mosque
  Author : Mshahrazif
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  Al-Hussain Floating Mosque
  Author : KHUDHUR ABDULLAH FAHAD ALFARHAN
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  Fort Margherita
  Author : Eirazzom
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  Putra Mosque
  Author : Wangenglim
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  Batu Caves
  Author : Allan Jay Quesada
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  Masjid Kistal
  Author : Anasaiman
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  St. Michael Institution
  Author : Hudaradz
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  St. Paul's Church
  Author : Marcin Konsek
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  Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
  Author : Allan Jay Quesada
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  Sarawak New Parliament Building
  Author : Boonjinchung

Malta

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  St Thomas Tower.
  Photograph: Joseph Psaila
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower.
  Photograph: Joseph Psaila
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Birgu, City of Knights.
  Photograph: Lance Anthony
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Parish Church Dome
  Photograph: Nmallia414
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Saint Helen's Gate
  Photograph: Nmallia414
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Parish Church of Saint Catherine, Żurrieq
  Photograph: Sgrixti
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower 2
  Photograph: Joseph Psaila
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  White Balconies and Old Merchants' Stores, Valletta
  Photograph: Michelle Attard
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Fort St. Angelo, Birgu
  Photograph: 47bb
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Valletta panorama
  Photograph: Sgrixti
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0

Morocco

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  Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou by Elena Tatiana Chis
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  Mohammed VI Mosque, Oujda by Farajiibrahim
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  Roman column, Volubilis by Masmnet
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  Roman ruins, Volubilis by Baca12
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  Mosaic in Medersa Ben Youssef, Marrakech by Elena Tatiana Chis
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  Medersa Ben Youssef, Marrakech by Soufianerrami
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  Graet Mosque of Oudja by Farajiibrahim
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  Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech by Baca12
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  Moulay El Yazid Mosque, Marrakech by Pitchoon76
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  Moulay Ziane School, Oujda by Farajiibrahim

Nepal

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  The Chariot of Indra Jatra at Basantapur Durbar Square by Roshan Raj Adhikari
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  A view of Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple during Gokarna Aunsi by Dinesh Shrestha
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  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
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  A panaromic view of Bhaktapur Durbar Square after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015 by Bijay K. Shrestha
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  A view of Caves of Jhong, Mustang by Gerd Eichmann
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  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
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  A stone sculpture of Birupakshya at One of the world heritage site of Nepal Pashupatinath Temple by Bijay K. Shrestha
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  Tengboche Monastery,also known as Dawa Choling Gompa, in the Tengboche village in Khumjung in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal by AngeshRathi
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  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
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  Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city by Bijay K. Shrestha

Nigeria

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  The Old Palace of The Deji of Akure byUser:Kaizenify
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  The Water House at Lagos Island by User:Yeniajayiii
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  Entrance to the Grove of Osun Shrine in Osogbo by User:Olufemi Simeon Adeniyi
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  The Old Secretariat, Lagos Island by User:Yeniajayiii
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  The Bokkos Forof Monuments by User:Utawal13
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  The Stell Bridge built by Fedrick Lugard by User:Jgwamna
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  The Igbara Oke Petrogluphs in Ondo State by Kaizenify
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  The Stone Causeway by User:Utawal13
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  The wall and Gates in Kano City by User:Sulemn
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  The Iga Iduganran Street by User:Yeniajayiii

Norway

These are the contributions to the international final, see the winners in the different categories in the Norwegian competition here.

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  Jøvik Trading post, dock by Siri Uldal
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  Cableway, Svalbard by Siri Uldal
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  Cableway Adventdalen to Skjæringa, Svalbard by Siri Uldal
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  Eigerøy lighthouse, Eigersund kommune, Rogaland, Norge by Nanco Hoogstad
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  Nyholmen lighthouse by Peringejohnsen
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  Kvammetunet, Sogn Folk Museum by Bjørn Erik Pedersen
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  Samii mountain Jiehtanas (Jettankallen) by Siri Uldal
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  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
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  Part of the Longyearbyen cable car mining transportation system, in Svalbard by Andrew Shiva
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  Ingierstrand diving tower by Kjetil Ree

Pakistan

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  Noor Mahal by Usamashahid433
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  Jahangir (conqueror of the world) by Tahsin Shah
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  Darawar Fort by Tahsin Shah
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  Masjid Wazir Khan as seen from Delhi Gate by Shahbaz Aslam
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  Ali Mujtaba Faisal Mosque by Alimujtaba79
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  Minar-e-Pakistan by Waqas Afzal
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  Blue Hour by Muh.Ashar
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  Rohtas Fort by Hassantahir6009
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  Badshahi Mosque by Muddiii
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  Tomb of Bibi Jiwindi by Usamashahid433

Panama

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  National Theatre by Peppopalomino
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  Panama Canal Administrator's house by Edward Ortiz
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  National Archives by Edward Ortiz
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  Panama Canal Railway by Kruusamägi
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  Amador Cemetery by Edward Ortiz
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  Portobelo fort by Edwin Bermudez
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  Herrera Park by David a02
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  Carmen Church by Edward Ortiz
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  Natá Church by Crocephoto
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  San Felipe de Portobelo Church by Edwin Bermudez

Peru

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  View of arch and tower of Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa from Mercaderes street By Jospastor
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  Detail of the side facade of the church of the Society of Jesus in Arequipa By Floresv.
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  Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu By Elena Tatiana Chis
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  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
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  Chullpa Inka in Sillustani, Puno By Milawoho
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  Chullpas Inka in Sillustani, Puno By Milawoho
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  Side view of the ramp access to the Dragón's Huaca (Rainbow Huaca) in La Esperanza, La Libertad By Enrique Jara
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  Chullpa Inka in Sillustani, Puno By Ibrehaut
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  Monumental Archaelogical zone, Huaca Two Heads in Jequetepeque Valley By Cris7ianedu4rdo
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  Front view of the facade of the church of San Pedro in Lambayeque By Enrique Jara

Russia

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  Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg, by Andrew Shiva
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  Yeni-Kale Fortress near Kerch, Crimea*, by Skif-Kerch
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  Wooden house on Bolshaya Pecherskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod, by Alexander Savin
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  Short and Tall Towers "at the Lower Bars" of the Pskov Forstress, Pskov, by Sachkv
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  Church of St. Clement in Tulgas, Arkhangelsk Oblast, by Ольга Филиппова
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  Mural on the ceiling of St. Peter's Cathedral in Vysokopetrovsky Monastery, Moscow, by Даниил Африн
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  Senty Church near Lower Teberda, Karachay-Cherkessia, by NatashaA
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  Main entrance of the Gorky Park in Moscow, by Alexander Savin
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  Old peasant's house, part of the ethnographic collection at the New Jerusalem Monastery in Istra, Moscow Oblast, by Sergey Malorodov
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  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

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  Smederevo Fortress by Davor.A
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  Zemun graveyard on Gardoš by Jsphotomorgana
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  Bač Fortress by Jsphotomorgana
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  The tower of the Smederevo Fortress by M Todorovic
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  The building Stara Klanica in Velika Plana by Davor.A
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  Vraćevšnica monastery by BrankaVV
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  Bač Fortress by CrniBombarder!!!
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  Manasija monastery by Jsphotomorgana
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  Monument of Stefan Lazarević, Belgrade Fortress, by Дидаскалос
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  the monument to the victims of Novi Sad raid by Bojana Maricevic

Slovakia

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  Church of St. Vavrinec, Zliechov by Volodka22
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  Church of St. Margita, Plaveč by Henrich Šalamon
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  Čachtice castle and Višňové by Volodka22
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  Vlkolínec by Sebastian Mierzwa
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  Monastery, Bzovík by Dynamicphoto.sk
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  Hrušov castle, Hostie by SvartKat
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  Lietava castle by Volodka22
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  Church of St. Michael the Archangel - interior, Topoľa, district Snina by Jiří Komárek
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  Plaveč castle by Henrich Šalamon
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  The historic City Hall building in Levoča by Sebastian Mierzwa

South Korea

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  수원 화성 (Hwaseong Fortress).
  Photograph: KIMJUNGWOOK
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  경복궁 근정전 (Geunjeongjeon in Gyeongbok Palace)
  Photograph: Mg shin
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  고창읍성 (Gochangeupseong Fortress)
  Photograph: Leeyoungbum
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  경주 남산 삼층석탑 (A three-story pagoda in Namsan Mountain, Gyeongju)
  Photograph: Top6bin
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  인릉 홍살문 (Hongsalmun Gate in Illeung, the royal tomb)
  Photograph: Noh Mun Duek
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  안압지 (Anapji, the artificial pond in Gyeongju)
  Photograph: Goytex
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  삼릉 소나무숲 (A forest of pine trees surrounding Samleung, the royal tombs)
  Photograph: Ahn seung nam
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  수원 화성 (Hwaseong Fortress)
  Photograph: Fallfield2
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  대릉원 (Daeleungwon, the group of royal tombs in Gyeongju)
  Photograph: 손묵광
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  수원 화성 (Hwaseong Fortress)
  Photograph: Seungh

Spain

These are the 10 finalists of monuments and municipalities not available until now in Commons:

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  Church of Our Lady of Remedios, Antequera
  Pedro J Pacheco
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  Church of Saint John of God, Antequera
  Pedro J Pacheco
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  Bell gable and Church of Saint John the Baptist, Pelabravo
  Malopez 21
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  Panoramic view of Lanaja
  Rodrigum
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  Church of Saint John of God, Antequera
  Pedro J Pacheco
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  Church of Our Lady of Remedios, Antequera
  Pedro J Pacheco
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  Church of Our Lady of Remedios, Antequera
  Pedro J Pacheco
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  Torrellon Cabeza de Perro, Lanaja
  Rodrigum
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  Cobeta and its castle, Guadalajara
  Diego Delso
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  Old church of Saint Peter, Samper del Salz
  Millars

Sweden

These are the contributions to the international final, see the winners in the different categories in the Swedish competition here.

To the international final

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  Ales stenar
  By: Billy Palmius
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  Feskekôrka
  By: Arild Vågen
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  Grådö skans
  By: Calle Eklund
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  Landsorts fyr
  By: Arild Vågen
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  Bunker på Landsort
  By: Arild Vågen
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  Skånska järnvägar
  By: Susanne Nilsson
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  Skånska järnvägar
  By: Kristian Hedberg
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  Runsten på Larva hed
  By: Nicklas Larsson
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  M/S Wilhelm Tham
  By: Patrik Backentoft
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  Östra Ämterviks kyrka
  By: Mararg

Thailand

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  The Golden Mount of Wat Sa Ket with Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
  User:Preecha.MJ
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  Prasat Nakhon Luang
  User:Preechar Bowonkitwanchai
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  The octagonal mondop of Wat Uposatharam
  User:Khunmoohan
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  The sculptures of two mythical giant demons
  BerryJ
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  Payathai Palace
  BerryJ
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  Wat_Suthud
  BerryJ
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  Krung Thep Bridge and Rama III Bridge
  User:Preecha.MJ
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  Victory Monument
  User:Yakuzakorat
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  The former Thon Buri Railway Station
  User:Preecha.MJ
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  Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
  BerryJ

Tunisia

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  Amphitheatre of El Jem
  Diego Delso
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  Amphitheatre of El Jem
  Issam Barhoumi
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  Theatre of Dougga
  Elena Tatiana Chis
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  Theatre of Dougga
  Elena Tatiana Chis
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  Capitoline temple in Dougga
  Issam Barhoumi
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  Great Mosque of Monastir
  Helasoyeh
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  Domes of the Zitouna Mosque
  Ryadh Gharbi
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  Arch of Aïn Tounga
  Hn Khaoula
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  Hypogeum of the amphitheatre of El Jem
  Diego Delso
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  Capitoline temples in Sbeitla
  Hassene Nostra

Ukraine

See also: Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments 2016 in Ukraine.

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  Svirzh Castle, Lviv Oblast
  Photograph: Roman Brechko
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Khotyn Fortress, Khotyn
  Photograph: Sergey Ryzhkov
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Lviv Opera Theatre
  Photograph: Konstantin Brizhnichenko
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Pidhora Monastery, Terebovlia
  Photograph: Kateryna Baiduzha
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Wooden St. Michael Church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uzhok, Transcarpathian Oblast.
  Photograph: Kateryna Baiduzha
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Wooden St. Basil Church, Sil, Transcarpathian Oblast
  Photograph: Kateryna Baiduzha
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Khotyn Fortress, Khotyn
  Photograph: Sergey Ryzhkov
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Czerwonogród Castle, Nyrkiv
  Photograph: Roman Brechko
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  Akkerman Fortress, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi
  Photograph: Tetiana Kabakova
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0
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  St. Michael and St. Theodoros Church, Chernihiv
  Photograph: Serhii Kolotusha
  Licensing: CC-BY-SA-4.0

United Kingdom

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  Winchester Cathedral, south aisle of retro-choir
  Author: Michael Coppins
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  Perch Rock Lighthouse
  Author: Richard J Smith
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  Royal William Yard at sunset. Plymouth, Devon
  Author: Michael Chapman
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  Commended: Eilean Donan Castle
  Author: Syxaxis Photography
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  Commended: Bridge at Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate
  Author: Hamburg103a
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  Commended: Over the River Cam, the Wooden Bridge, known also as the Mathematical Bridge, joins the two sides of Queens' College
  Author: Rafa Esteve
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  Commended: Ribblehead Viaduct
  Author: Sterim64
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  Commended: The Royal Albert Hall viewed from a central box in the Grand Tier.
  Author: Colin
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  Commended: Some of the remaining textile machinery in the cloth finishing works at Tone Mills.
  Author: Msemmett
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  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

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  Korean Bell of Friendship in California
  Photograph: Russ Allison Loar
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  Bahá'í House of Worship in Illinois
  Photograph: Wenbinbin2010
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  Crystal Mill power plant in Colorado
  Photograph: StaticSparks
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  Hudson-Athens lighthouse in New York
  Photograph: MikeDNJ89
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  Fort Hancock barracks in New Jersey
  Photograph: Harics
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  Mission San Xavier del Bac in Arizona
  Photograph: Packbj
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  Fort Washington Caponiere in Maryland
  Photograph: Dyoungkin
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  Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
  Photograph: CRowe12
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  Theodore Roosevelt Dam, Arizona
  Photograph: Nhartmannphotos
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  Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo, Texas
  Photograph: Gillfoto