Wiki Loves Monuments 2012 winners

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This gallery contains the finalists and winners of the International stage of Wiki Loves Monuments 2012. See also the jury report.

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Winners

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Finalists

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Every participating country selected the 10 best images to enter in the International round.

Andorra

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See also: Winners and finalists in Andorra&Catalonia

Argentina

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See also: Finalists and winners in Argentina

Austria

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  • Pottendorf castle and chapel Author: Becky85
    Pottendorf castle and chapel
    Author: Becky85
  • Bridge over the river Mur Author: Brezocnik Michael
    Bridge over the river Mur
    Author: Brezocnik Michael
  • Sunrise at Marchfeld Author: Magsos
    Sunrise at Marchfeld
    Author: Magsos
  • 4: Catholic parish church in Buchberg Author: Christa Kramer
    4: Catholic parish church in Buchberg
    Author: Christa Kramer
  • 5: Arcade yard of the bishop’s castle in Strassburg Author: Johann Jaritz
    5: Arcade yard of the bishop’s castle in Strassburg
    Author: Johann Jaritz
  • 6: The ruins and the palace of Merkenstein at Gainfarn, Bad Vöslau Author: Herzi Pinki
    6: The ruins and the palace of Merkenstein at Gainfarn, Bad Vöslau
    Author: Herzi Pinki
  • 7: The so-called "crypt" at Altenburg abbey Author: C. Cossa
    7: The so-called "crypt" at Altenburg abbey
    Author: C. Cossa
  • 8: Municipal residential building, Fröhlich-Hof Author: Thomas Ledl
    8: Municipal residential building, Fröhlich-Hof
    Author: Thomas Ledl
  • 9: Railway bridge in Linz Author: Josef Falkner
    9: Railway bridge in Linz
    Author: Josef Falkner
  • 10: Cellarium (cellar) at Lilienfeld Abbey Author: Bwag
    10: Cellarium (cellar) at Lilienfeld Abbey
    Author: Bwag

Belarus

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Belarus decided not to choose which photo submission may be awarded the first place, because all winners get the same prizes. Here they are in the alphabetical order.

Belgium & Luxembourg

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No images have been nominated for the international finale on behalf of Belgium & Luxembourg

Canada

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See also: Finalists and winners in Canada

Chile

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See also: Finalists and winners in Chile

Colombia

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Véase también: Wiki Loves Monuments 2012 en Colombia
See also: Wiki Loves Monuments 2012 in Colombia

Czech Republic

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See also: Finalists and winners in the Czech Republic

Denmark

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Estonia

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France

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See also: the winners page from WLM in France
  • Great gallery of Château de Maintenon - Eure-et-Loir
    Great gallery of Château de Maintenon - Eure-et-Loir
  • Detail of the passageways in the ancient Roman amphiteatre in Arles
    Detail of the passageways in the ancient Roman amphiteatre in Arles
  • Passage des Princes, a mall listed as historical monuments located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris
    Passage des Princes, a mall listed as historical monuments located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris
  • The North Facade of the château de Chenonceau in the Indre et Loire departement, with the logis Renaissance and the Marques Tower
    The North Facade of the château de Chenonceau in the Indre et Loire departement, with the logis Renaissance and the Marques Tower
  • Remains of the Roman aqueduct of Luynes, Indre-et-Loire
    Remains of the Roman aqueduct of Luynes, Indre-et-Loire
  • Ile Vierge lighthouse, Plouguerneau, Brittany
    Ile Vierge lighthouse, Plouguerneau, Brittany
  • Windwill of Riele, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, created in 1756
    Windwill of Riele, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, created in 1756
  • Milly-la-Forêt, Essonne. Pierre Droite
    Milly-la-Forêt, Essonne. Pierre Droite
  • Castle of Martainville, Seine-Maritime.
    Castle of Martainville, Seine-Maritime.
  • Tympanum of Obézine church, by sculptor Raoul Verlet, Angoulême.
    Tympanum of Obézine church, by sculptor Raoul Verlet, Angoulême.

Germany

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See also: Finalists and winners in Germany

Ghana

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See also: WLM in Ghana finalist
  • Larabanga Mosque in the village of Larabanga, Ghana. A 14th Century Sudanese Architecture. The oldest mosque in Western Africa. Author: Sathyan.velumani
    Larabanga Mosque in the village of Larabanga, Ghana. A 14th Century Sudanese Architecture. The oldest mosque in Western Africa.
    Author: Sathyan.velumani
  • A view of the ruins of Fort Prinzenstein, an ancient European fort in Keta. The devastation of the fort is partly due to sea erosion in the Keta area. Author: Gamelmag
    A view of the ruins of Fort Prinzenstein, an ancient European fort in Keta. The devastation of the fort is partly due to sea erosion in the Keta area.
    Author: Gamelmag
  • Elmina Castle, Elmina, Ghana. Photo of the main inner courtyard of Elmina Castle / Castle of St. George’s incl. a building that now houses a slavery exhibition. Author: sixthofdecember
    Elmina Castle, Elmina, Ghana. Photo of the main inner courtyard of Elmina Castle / Castle of St. George’s incl. a building that now houses a slavery exhibition.
    Author: sixthofdecember
  • Author: Akonuatta

    Author: Akonuatta
  • Exterior photograph of Fort Metal Cross, Dixcove, Western Region, Ghana. It is composed of two images stitched together taken from just outside the fort in May, 2012. Author: Thegoodeastern
    Exterior photograph of Fort Metal Cross, Dixcove, Western Region, Ghana. It is composed of two images stitched together taken from just outside the fort in May, 2012.
    Author: Thegoodeastern
  • Photo of the cells for female slaves in Cape Coast Castle that were about to be put on ships to the Americas. Author: sixthofdecember
    Photo of the cells for female slaves in Cape Coast Castle that were about to be put on ships to the Americas.
    Author: sixthofdecember
  • The view of the entrance to fort McCarthy Author: Kodex
    The view of the entrance to fort McCarthy
    Author: Kodex
  • Photo of Cape Coast Castle's balcony (part of the govenor's residence). Author: sixthofdecember
    Photo of Cape Coast Castle's balcony (part of the govenor's residence).
    Author: sixthofdecember
  • Photo of Elmina Castle / Castle of St. George’s. Author: sixthofdecember
    Photo of Elmina Castle / Castle of St. George’s.
    Author: sixthofdecember
  • A view of the ruins of Fort Prinzenstein, an ancient European fort in Keta. The devastation of the fort is partly due to sea erosion in the Keta area. Author: Gamelmag
    A view of the ruins of Fort Prinzenstein, an ancient European fort in Keta. The devastation of the fort is partly due to sea erosion in the Keta area.
    Author: Gamelmag

India

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  1. ↑ This image was originally placed 11th - but moved up later because of a deletion. Therefore it wasn't nominated for the international jury.

Israel

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Italy

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See also: the winners page from WLM in Italy

Kenya

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  • JOMO KENYATTA: Founding President of Kenya Monument
    JOMO KENYATTA: Founding President of Kenya Monument
  • NATION CENTRE: One of Kenya's publication houses
    NATION CENTRE: One of Kenya's publication houses
  • The National Monument:
    The National Monument:
  • NATIONAL MONUMENT:
    NATIONAL MONUMENT:
  • SILVER JUBILEE: Celebrating 25 years of Kenya's independence
    SILVER JUBILEE: Celebrating 25 years of Kenya's independence
  • Times Towers: Kenya's Tallest building and Revenue collection headquarters
    Times Towers: Kenya's Tallest building and Revenue collection headquarters
  • 10 years of Nyayo era also, Uhuru Monument: Marking 10 years of president Moi
    10 years of Nyayo era also, Uhuru Monument: Marking 10 years of president Moi
  • NSSF Building: National Social Security Fund Headquarters
    NSSF Building: National Social Security Fund Headquarters
  • FREEDOM HEROES: In memory of Kenyan Troops who fought for independence
    FREEDOM HEROES: In memory of Kenyan Troops who fought for independence
  • Global Forest:
    Global Forest:

Mexico

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See also: WLM in Mexico finalists and winners

Netherlands

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See also: The jury report in Dutch

Norway

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See also: Finalists and winners in Norway

Nine photos are qualified, in alphabetical (random) order. The tenth nominee added later, because of a draw:

Panama

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  • Old houses, South Town, Colon city Author: Inés Cabrera
    Old houses, South Town, Colon city
    Author: Inés Cabrera
  • Corozal Silver Cemetery Author: Guisepitt
    Corozal Silver Cemetery
    Author: Guisepitt
  • Cathedral Tower, Panama Viejo, UNESCO World Heritage Site Author: Rodolfo Aragundi
    Cathedral Tower, Panama Viejo, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Author: Rodolfo Aragundi
  • Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo de la ciudad de Panamá, UNESCO World Heritage Site Author: Gary Amberths[dead link]
    Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo de la ciudad de Panamá, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Author: Gary Amberths[dead link]
  • El Prado Avenue Author: Gary Amberths[dead link]
    El Prado Avenue
    Author: Gary Amberths[dead link]
  • Balboa Theater, Panamá Author: Y.Y.Y.G.
    Balboa Theater, Panamá
    Author: Y.Y.Y.G.
  • Plaza de Francia, Casco Viejo, UNESCO World Heritage Site Author: Rodolfo Aragundi
    Plaza de Francia, Casco Viejo, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Author: Rodolfo Aragundi
  • Bridge of the Americas. Road bridge which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal Author: Youngiovani
    Bridge of the Americas. Road bridge which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal
    Author: Youngiovani
  • Statue to Vasco Núñez de Balboa Author: MaxiV4
    Statue to Vasco Núñez de Balboa
    Author: MaxiV4
  • Old Portobelo Customs Agency. Built in 1630. UNESCO World Heritage Site Author: Editorpana
    Old Portobelo Customs Agency. Built in 1630. UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Author: Editorpana

Philippines

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See also: Winners and finalists in the Philippines

Poland

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See also: Winners in Poland

Romania

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See also: Winners in Romania

Russia

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  • The ensemble of the former Marfino Estate. The palace. Author: A.Savin
    The ensemble of the former Marfino Estate. The palace.
    Author: A.Savin
  • The Round Tower in Vyborg. Author: Fotograd
    The Round Tower in Vyborg.
    Author: Fotograd
  • The Hermitage Pavilion in Tsarskoe Selo, Saint Petersburg. Author: Florstein
    The Hermitage Pavilion in Tsarskoe Selo, Saint Petersburg.
    Author: Florstein
  • Church of Sicilian icon of Divine Mother, the Divnogorye Monastery. Author: Sdl77
    Church of Sicilian icon of Divine Mother, the Divnogorye Monastery.
    Author: Sdl77
  • Church of St. Nicholas in the village of Abrosimovo. Author: Solver64
    Church of St. Nicholas in the village of Abrosimovo.
    Author: Solver64
  • Churchyard in Gimreka. Author: Сергей Свердлов
    Churchyard in Gimreka.
    Author: Сергей Свердлов
  • Chapel of the Archangel Michael from the village Lelikozero. Author: Pedro J Pacheco
    Chapel of the Archangel Michael from the village Lelikozero.
    Author: Pedro J Pacheco
  • The Priory Palace on Black Lake, Gatchina. Author: Canes
    The Priory Palace on Black Lake, Gatchina.
    Author: Canes
  • Hermitage Portico with Atlantes. Author: Canes
    Hermitage Portico with Atlantes.
    Author: Canes
  • Panorama of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery's wall. Author: Heuschrecke
    Panorama of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery's wall.
    Author: Heuschrecke

Serbia

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See also: Finalists in Serbia
  • The church of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul near Novi Pazar Author: Pavle Marjanovic
    The church of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul near Novi Pazar
    Author: Pavle Marjanovic
  • The underground of the Petrovaradin Fortress Author: Aleksandar Miskov
    The underground of the Petrovaradin Fortress
    Author: Aleksandar Miskov
  • The relief on the sculpture of Prince Michael in Belgrade Author: Krumb77
    The relief on the sculpture of Prince Michael in Belgrade
    Author: Krumb77
  • Kalemegdan Fortress Author: Joksimus
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Author: Joksimus
  • The Royal Palace in Belgrade covered in snow Author: Jablanov
    The Royal Palace in Belgrade covered in snow
    Author: Jablanov
  • Ruins of the medieval Catholic church of Arač (Aracs) near Novi Bečej, 13th century Author: Gstamenko
    Ruins of the medieval Catholic church of Arač (Aracs) near Novi Bečej, 13th century
    Author: Gstamenko
  • Ceiling of the church near the White Palace in Belgrade Author: Rburg87
    Ceiling of the church near the White Palace in Belgrade
    Author: Rburg87
  • The medieval town of Koznik near Brus Author: Mladen.toshev
    The medieval town of Koznik near Brus
    Author: Mladen.toshev
  • The view on Petrovaradin Fortress from the bridge Author: Aleksacom
    The view on Petrovaradin Fortress from the bridge
    Author: Aleksacom
  • Statue of the Victor in Kalemegdan Author: ZvezdarkaVracaric
    Statue of the Victor in Kalemegdan
    Author: ZvezdarkaVracaric

Slovakia

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South Africa

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Spain

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See also: Winners and finalists in Spain and winners and finalists of local prizes.
  • 1.º Iglesia de San Pedro, Ávila.
    1.º Iglesia de San Pedro, Ávila.
  • 2.º Acueducto de Segovia.
    2.º Acueducto de Segovia.
  • 3.º Basílica del Pilar junto al Ebro, Zaragoza.
    3.º Basílica del Pilar junto al Ebro, Zaragoza.
  • 4.º Alcázar de Toledo.
    4.º Alcázar de Toledo.
  • 5.º Vista de Toledo, España.
    5.º Vista de Toledo, España.
  • 6.º Pont de Besalú, Besalú, La Garrotxa, Girona.
    6.º Pont de Besalú, Besalú, La Garrotxa, Girona.
  • 7.º Templo de Debod, Madrid.
    7.º Templo de Debod, Madrid.
  • 8.º Sant Pere de Rodes, Alt Empordà, Girona.
    8.º Sant Pere de Rodes, Alt Empordà, Girona.
  • 9.º Puente de San Martín, Toledo.
    9.º Puente de San Martín, Toledo.
  • 10.º Panorámica nocturna de Ávila.
    10.º Panorámica nocturna de Ávila.

Sweden

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We hade three categories; archaeological sites and monuments, buildings and ships. For more information please see Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments 2012 in Sweden/Results.

Archaeological sites and monuments:

  • Burial mound Vållehögen. Vellinge Municipality, Skåne County in southern Sweden. Author: Jorchr. (also best photo award)
    Burial mound Vållehögen. Vellinge Municipality, Skåne County in southern Sweden.
    Author: Jorchr. (also best photo award)
  • Bläse Lime Kilns museum, at the island Gotland, Sweden. Author: Arkland.
    Bläse Lime Kilns museum, at the island Gotland, Sweden.
    Author: Arkland.
  • The ruins of Brahehus Castle outside Gränna in Jönköping County in the province of Småland, Sweden. Built for Count Per Brahe the Younger in the 1640s. Author: Dada.cudla.
    The ruins of Brahehus Castle outside Gränna in Jönköping County in the province of Småland, Sweden. Built for Count Per Brahe the Younger in the 1640s.
    Author: Dada.cudla.
  • The ruins of the Chapel of Saint Birgitta at Kapelludden on the east coast of the island Öland, built in the 13th century. Author: Hstad.
    The ruins of the Chapel of Saint Birgitta at Kapelludden on the east coast of the island Öland, built in the 13th century.
    Author: Hstad.

Buildings:

Ships:

  • M/S Sunnan. Built 1968 and used in the Stockholm archipelago. The ship was commissioned as part of the modernization of the archipelago traffic, and offering faster and more efficient traffic. Author: Vindbåt.
    M/S Sunnan. Built 1968 and used in the Stockholm archipelago. The ship was commissioned as part of the modernization of the archipelago traffic, and offering faster and more efficient traffic.
    Author: Vindbåt.
  • Asta av Smögen is a historic fishing vessel built 1916. Author: KatinkaBille.
    Asta av Smögen is a historic fishing vessel built 1916.
    Author: KatinkaBille.

Switzerland

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See also: Wikimedia CH finalists
  • Water tower in Luzern with view towards Lake Author: Tobias Hoderlein
    Water tower in Luzern with view towards Lake
    Author: Tobias Hoderlein
  • Magdenau abbey as HDR image Author: Simmlerd
    Magdenau abbey as HDR image
    Author: Simmlerd
  • Villa Egli in Zurich Author: roland zh
    Villa Egli in Zurich
    Author: roland zh
  • Château de Champvent Author: LulaMae's
    Château de Champvent
    Author: LulaMae's
  • East side of the Natural History Museum in St. Gallen Author: Memoria St. Gallen
    East side of the Natural History Museum in St. Gallen
    Author: Memoria St. Gallen
  • The farmhouse of Ostermundigen (1797) in the open-air museum Ballenberg Author: Chme82
    The farmhouse of Ostermundigen (1797) in the open-air museum Ballenberg
    Author: Chme82
  • Monumento Guex in Airolo Author: Cassinam
    Monumento Guex in Airolo
    Author: Cassinam
  • Halenbridge in Bern, after sunset, perfect arc mirroring Author: Ginkgo2g
    Halenbridge in Bern, after sunset, perfect arc mirroring
    Author: Ginkgo2g
  • Under the Lucerne Town Hall at the Town Hall basement Author: Martina Wicki
    Under the Lucerne Town Hall at the Town Hall basement
    Author: Martina Wicki
  • Old City of Bern Author: Geri340
    Old City of Bern
    Author: Geri340

Ukraine

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See also: Winners in Ukraine

United States

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See also: United States/Best Pictures
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