Relive the Magic of #WikiLovesMonuments 2024!

From towering temples to hidden heritage gems, these #Top15 photos stopped us in our tracks.
Which one takes your breath away?
Watch the beauty unfold—no swiping needed!

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1st Place Winner - International WLM 2024 Special Prize Category for Places of Worship

Christ the King Parish Church
Quezon City, Philippines
EMMAN A. FORONDA (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://w.wiki/DUMd

2nd Place Winner - International WLM 2024 Special Prize Category for Places of Worship Monuments

Jameh Mosque of Varamin
Varamin, Iran
Hamed.gisoo (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://w.wiki/DUHM

3rd Place Winner - International WLM 2024 Special Prize Category for Places of Worship Monuments

Vitthala Temple
Hampi, India
Basavaraj M (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://w.wiki/DUFe

1st Place Winner - International WLM 2024 Special Prize Category for Un-photographed Monuments

Seyed Abad Ribat
Seyed Abad, Iran
Dehghanpourpix (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://w.wiki/DUWr

“A breathtaking masterpiece that brings the hidden grandeur of Seyed Abad Ribat to life!"

2nd Place Winner - International WLM 2024 Special Prize Category for Un-photographed Monuments

Santia Castle
Erla, Spain
Arseniog (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://w.wiki/DUQo

“A stunning capture of Santia Castle, bringing its hidden charm to light!”

3rd Place Winner - WLM 2024 Unphotographed Monuments Category!
Tabas-e Masina Castle
Tabas-e Masina, Iran
10-shahramsalimi (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://w.wiki/DYfs

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The most dazzling, moving, and unforgettable heritage moments — revealed today for #InternationalMonumentsDay.

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Exciting News!
On 18 April (International Day of Monuments), we'll announce the winners of Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 Special Prize Categories!

7:00 AM UTC: Unphotographed Monuments winners
12:00 PM UTC: Places of Worship winners
Countdown from 3rd to 1st place across our handles. Stay tuned!
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1st Place International WLM 2024
Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Donatas Dabravolskas (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/BxnR

And the Winning Image for the Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 is... from Brazil!
Christ the Redeemer, captured in a breathtaking shot above the clouds, takes the crown! A masterpiece of light, perspective, and storytelling.

2nd Place International WLM 2024
Red University Building
Kyiv, Ukraine
Ryzhkov Oleksandr (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUbC

Aerial view at sunset of the Red University Building in the snow.

3rd Place International WLM 2024
Monastery of Rousanou
Meteora, Greece
Jolovema (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUad

The image shows a view of the monastery of Rousanou.

4th Place International WLM 2024
Belgrade Contemporary Art Museum
Belgrade, Serbia
Petar Milošević (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUa3

The Museum of Contemporary Art - founded in 1958 as the Modern Gallery.

5th Place International WLM 2024
Bolhão Market
Porto, Portugal
Afsalgado (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUZf

An emblematic market in the city of Porto.

6th Place International WLM 2024
Mellieha Parish Church
Mellieħa, Malta
Marika Caruana (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUZQ

Mellieha Parish Church under a full moon.

7th Place International WLM 2024
Buksnes Church
Gravdal, Norway
Giladtop (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUY8

A parish church located at Gravdal in Vestvågøy municipality in Nordland.

8th Place International WLM 2024
Monument to the Unknown Hero
Belgrade, Serbia
Ivanbuki (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUXg

Aerial view of the Monument to the Unknown Hero, a World War I memorial located atop Mount Avala, south-east of Belgrade, and designed by the sculptor Ivan Meštrović.

9th Place International WLM 2024
Seyed Abad Ribat
Seyed Abad, Iran
Dehghanpourpix (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUWr

Unusual forms that resemble wide open eyes looking back at the viewer.

10th Place International WLM 2024
Basilica of Superga
Turin, Italy
Domeian (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUVw

Sunset crowns the Basilica of Superga, with Monte Rosa’s mighty silhouette beyond.

11th Place International WLM 2024
Livraria Lello
Porto, Portugal
Afsalgado (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://w.wiki/DUVQ

A mesmerizing interior shot of Livraria Lello, a historic Porto bookstore inaugurated in 1906.