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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

1: Tomb of Safdarjung, New Delhi, India
Author: Pranav Singh
2: Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain
Author: David Corral Gadea
3: Batad Rice Terraces, the Philippines
Author: Captaincid
4: Great gallery of Château de Maintenon - Eure-et-Loir, France
Author: Selbymay
5: Ferrara communal theatre: overview of the Foschini rotunda's circle, Italy
Author: Andrea Parisi
6: A rear view of Taj Mahal, India
Author: Narender
7: Basilica del Pilar junto al Ebro, Zaragoza, Spain
Author: Jiuguang Wang
8: Military Argentine Cemetery, Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas.
Author: Tomás Terroba
9: Hermann Castle, Estonia
Author: Zentsik
10: Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, United-States
Author: Raymonst
11: The windmills of Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
Author: Tarod
12: Manor house in Komorniki, Poland
Author: Zetem
13: Kjeungskjær fyr
Kjeungkjær lighthouse, Norway
Ørland, Sør-Trøndelag
Author: Rha009
14: The so-called "crypt" at Altenburg abbey, Austria
Author: C. Cossa
15: Interior view of baptistery of St. Peter, San Pietro in Consavia church, Asti, Italy
Author: Marco Odina

Finalists

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

Andorra

See also: Winners and finalists in Andorra&Catalonia

Romanesque Church of Sant Miquel d'Engolasters
Author: Angela Llop
Church tower of Sant Martí de la Cortinada
Author: Maria Rosa Ferré
Romanesque Church of Sant Romà de les Bons
Author: Angela Llop
Old Santuary of Meritxell
Author: Ferran Llorens
Romanesque Bridge of La Margineda over River Valira
Author: Jaume Meneses
Environs of Sant Miquel d'Engolasters
Author: Weefemwe
Romanesque and Medieval Church of Sant Martí de la Cortinada
Author: Maria Rosa Ferré
Church tower of Sant Miquel d'Engolasters
Author: Maria Rosa Ferré
Church tower of Sant Joan de Sispony
Author: Maria Rosa Ferré
Pre-Romanesque Church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra
Author: Maria Rosa Ferré

Argentina

See also: Finalists and winners in Argentina

Military Argentine Cemetery, Malvinas Islands
Author: Tomás Terroba
Sunset at the Argentine National Congress
Author: Miguel César
Planetarium of the City of Buenos Aires
Author: Emmanuel Iarussi
4: National Flag Memorial in Rosario and the eternal flame
Author: Leandro Kibisz
Inside the Huaco old mill
Author: Marcelo Zalazar
Christ the Redeemer of the Andes
Author: Rick Williams
Bocce court in Ischigualasto Valley
Author: Horacio F. Duran
Train at the Mitre station of Tucumán
Author: Constanza Benintende
Frieze of the Cathedral of Buenos Aires
Author: Federico Petronio
Keep in Chos Malal
Author: Horacio A. Gauna

Austria

Pottendorf castle and chapel
Author: Becky85
Bridge over the river Mur
Author: Brezocnik Michael
Sunrise at Marchfeld
Author: Magsos
4: Catholic parish church in Buchberg
Author: Christa Kramer
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
7: The so-called "crypt" at Altenburg abbey
Author: C. Cossa
8: Municipal residential building, Fröhlich-Hof
Author: Thomas Ledl
9: Railway bridge in Linz
Author: Josef Falkner
10: Cellarium (cellar) at Lilienfeld Abbey
Author: Bwag

Belarus

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.

Neogothic Church of Saint Alex in Ivianiec.
Author: Lusssiya.
Abandoned Palace of Śviatapołk-Čaćviarcinskija in Žałudok.
Author: Bas Pavel.
Church of Holy Trinity in Iškaldź.
Author: Olga Maximova.
Ruins of Church of Saint Virgin Mary in Smalany.
Author: Dmitry Apalikov.
Mir Castle Complex.
Author: Вадзім Новикаў.
Church of Michael Archangel in Łužki.
Author: Lusssiya.
Mir Castle Complex with the Chapel of Śviatapołk-Mirski family.
Author: Sergiusz.
Remains of the Church of Holy Trinity in Biełaja Carkva.
Author: Siarhei Shvaiko.

Belgium & Luxembourg

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

1. The chapel of Saint Joseph, near Sint Pieters Rode, Holsbeek, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Author: Johan Bakker
2. The cupola of the Central Station in Antwerp
Author: Davidh820
3. Lorraine henhouse at the Museum of Country Life in Wallonia of the Saint Michel Furnace in Saint-Hubert
Author: Marie-Claire
4. Churchyard in Meysembourg, Larochette, Luxembourg
Author: Junmi
5. Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Henri-Chapelle, province of Liège
Author: Geolina163
6. Saint-Hubert (Belgium), domaine of the Saint Michel furnace - Unskilled worker's thatched cottage of the Hesbaye Namuroise region (Hingeon XIXth century) transplanted and reconstituted on this location (1975-1976)
Author: Jean-Pol Grandmont
7. Coxyde Military Cemetery, Koksijde, Belgium
Author: Wim Bladt
8. The "de Fontaine" castle (XVIth century), Anthée, Onhaye, Belgium
Author: Jean-Pol Grandmont
9. The Pont de Jambes, the bridge of Jambes across the river Meuse in Jambes, Namur, Belgium
Author: Jean-Luc Christian
10. Schellemolen, also known as the Witte Molen (white mill) or Dullaerts molen (Dullaerts mill), Damme, Belgium
Author: Joris Heinkens

Canada

See also: Finalists and winners in Canada

Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel - Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum, Montreal, Quebec.
Author: Jazmin Million
Québec Bridge National Historic Site of Canada, Quebec, Quebec.
Author: Canonnica
The Bank Street Bridge over the rideau canal, Ottawa, Ontario.
Author: Gregvgregv
Freeport Bridge, Kitchener, Ontario.
Author: Ian Furst
Clock Tower, Montreal, Quebec.
Author: Michael Vesia
Halifax Public Gardens National Historic Site of Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia.Author: Markjt
Old Skeena Bridge, Terrace, British Columbia.
Author: Chasehamilton2012
Former Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa, Ontario.
Author: Murckraker
Cabot Tower, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Author: William Zimmerly
Orpheum Theatre National Historic Site of Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Author: MichaelThoeny

Chile

See also: Finalists and winners in Chile

Hospital room in Humberstone saltpeter work
Author: Stephanie Fuente-Alba
San Pedro de Atacama Church at sunset
Author: Eduardo Banderas G.
Rano Raraku, Rapa Nui
Author: Javier Ramos Pinochet
4. Valley of the Moon
Author: Davide Guallini
5. "Factory Of Giants", Rapa Nui
Author: Fabián Sepúlveda M.
6. Clouds over Fort Bulnes
Author: Davide Guallini
7. San Francisco Church, Valparaíso
Author: Naxsquire
8. Pablo Neruda National Railway Museum in Temuco
Author: Miguel Carrasco Q.
9. Door of the Church of Achauta, from the inside
Author: Claudio Cortés Aros
10. Valdivieso sparkling wine neon sign
Author: Calr1023

Colombia

Véase también: Wiki Loves Monuments 2012 en Colombia

See also: Wiki Loves Monuments 2012 in Colombia

Capilla de Siecha
Author: Martinduquea
Torre Herveo
Author: Verlaciudad
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Author: Matiasmaggio
Catedral de Manizales
Author: Alejandra Buriticá
Estación del Ferrocarril Bello
Author: Betogoico58
Iglesia de la Veracruz
Author: Betogoico58
Sector Antiguo de la ciudad de Buga
Author: Hernán Ordóñez Valverde
Sector Antiguo de la ciudad de Villa de Leyva
Author: Oscarphoto
Sector Urbano del Municipio de Turmequé
Author: Sfabarafe
Zonas Arqueológicas en la Cuenca Alta de la Quebrada Piedras Blancas
Author: Betogoico58

Czech Republic

See also: Finalists and winners in the Czech Republic

Gymnasium of Josef Kajetán Tyl, building from 1927 by Josef Gočár and statue The Winner by Jan Štursa, Hradec Králové, eastern Bohemia
Author: Diketak
The Lower Vítkovice – iron works, Ostrava, north Moravia
Author: Honza chodec
Baroque statue of Saint John of Nepomuk from half of the 18th century, Vitčice, north Bohemia
Author: Salim2
Interior of the 18th century Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary, Křtiny, south Moravia
Author: ViktorEP
The National Monument (built 1929–1938) with equestrian statue of Jan Žižka by Bohumil Kafka (1950) on the Vítkov hill, Prague-Žižkov
Author: Fotograf ondra
Glassworks, Harrachov, north-eastern Bohemia
Author: Aloxe
The ossuary in the cemetery church of All Saints, Kutná Hora-Sedlec, central Bohemia
Author: Fotograf ondra
A new elevator (1999) inside the tower of the Old Town town hall, Prague.
Author: Carmelobayarcal
Žďákov Bridge over the Orlík Reservoir on the Vltava river, Písek District, south Bohemia
Author: Michal Ritter
Underground coal mine Anselm, Ostrava, Czech Silesia
Author: Fotograf ondra

Denmark

A Dolmen (chamber) at the Long barrow Troldkirken. [1]
Author: Rinder
Lighthouse at Grisetåodde. [2]
Author: PaulWenzel
Carlsberg Laboratory in Copenhagen. [3]
Author: Mrdo1k
Entrance to Kastellet in Copenhagen. [4]
Author: Yolo
A round Tumulus called Loddenhøj. [5]
Author: Villy Fink Isaksen
Tumulus, at Borum near Aarhus. [6]
Author: Villy Fink Isaksen
Gas station by Arne Jacobsen. [7]
Author: Nichran
Vildtbanesten were used to mark the boundaries of vildtbaner, the Danish equivalent of royal forests or chases. [8]
Author: Villy Fink Isaksen
Railroad station in Aabenraa. [9]
Author: WWW123POICOM (Steenpot)
Liselund an 18th-century aesthetically landscaped park, located on the island of Møn. [10]
Author: Sebastian TR580

Estonia

Puurmani manor
Author: Kaldar
Hermann Castle
Author: Zentsik
Alatskivi Castle
Author: Ivar Leidus
Tallinn Power Plant
Author: Andrus Uuetalu
Kiidjärve watermill
Author: Ivar Leidus
Luua manor cavalier's house
Author: Ivar Leidus
Maasilinna Castle
Author: Ivo Kruusamägi
Sutlema manor's gate tower
Author: Ivar Leidus
St Peter's Church in Tartu
Author: Ivar Leidus

France

See also: the winners page from WLM in France

Great gallery of Château de Maintenon - Eure-et-Loir
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
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
Ile Vierge lighthouse, Plouguerneau, Brittany
Windwill of Riele, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, created in 1756
Milly-la-Forêt, Essonne. Pierre Droite
Castle of Martainville, Seine-Maritime.
Tympanum of Obézine church, by sculptor Raoul Verlet, Angoulême.

Germany

See also: Finalists and winners in Germany

1: Moritzburg Castle near Dresden in evening light
Author: Chaosbastler
2: Posseltslust observation tower at Heidelberg, entrance
Author: BonMichel
3.: 'Zeilenbau' of Walter Gropius in Berlin's Hansa district
Author: Janericloebe
4: Ulm Minster, southern ship, view from west
Author: GVR
5: Staatstheater Cottbus, seen from east
Author: Clemensfranz
6: Hohenzollern Castle near Bisingen-Zimmern, view from Zeller Horn
Author: Jwendland
7: Harburg castle in evening light
Author: Tilman2007
8: Doberan Abbey, details of the commercial building
Author: Chpagenkopf
9: St. Cathrin church in Westensee, view from west
Author: Agnete
10: Veltheimsburg castle neat Hohe Börde-Bebertal, parkside view
Author: Clemensfranz

Ghana

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
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
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
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
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
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

A rear view of Taj Mahal.
Author: Narender
Belum Caves - This is a view of the inside of the Caves.
Author: Naga Praveena Sharma P
Photograph of the 9 stupas at Thiksey Gompa. Location - Thiksey (Leh District), Jammu & Kashmir, India
Author: Mufaddal Abdul Hussain
: Itimad-ud-Daula’s Tomb
Author: Asitjain
: Gateway of India as seen on a full moon light in a long exposure shot.
Author: Vijay Sharma
: Bedse Caves
Author: Soumitra Inamdar
: Bhutanatha group of temples on the east margin of the tank
Author: Rahul
: A room whose walls are made of pieces of glass, called Sis Mahal, Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, India.
Author: Dola Das
: Tomb of Safdarjung, New Delhi
Author: Pranav Singh
: Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is one of the largest forts in India.
Author: Monica Goel^[1]

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

Final Round Nominations

Israel

The Tower of David in Jerusalem
Author: Zev Rothkoff
The Waldheim in Evangelical Church in Alonei Abba
Author: Nitzan Zehavi
Ma'ale Akrabim (Scorpions Pass)
Author: Ilan Arad
Mahmood Mosque, Kababir, Haifa
Author: Estherab
Reading Power Station in Tel Aviv
Author: Daniel Winter
Dormition Abbey, Mount Zion, Jerusalem
Author: Eldadc1
The Old Russian Embassy, Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv
Author: Degser
The Tower of David in Jerusalem
Author: Yonah baby
The Hanging Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa
Author: Oryan Shechter
Dome of the Stella Maris Monastery, Haifa
Author: Iliakriv

Italy

See also: the winners page from WLM in Italy

Ancient Capua Roman amphitheatre, Santa Maria Capua Vetere.
Author: Nicola D'Orta
Galleria Alberto Sordi shopping arcade in Rome: main entrance, arches and stained glasses.
Author: Bernardo Marchetti
Ferrara communal theatre: overview of the Foschini rotunda's circle.
Author: Andrea Parisi
Ponticello (small bridge) at Garden of Ninfa, Latina.
Author: Etfruscoloni
Baptistery of St. Peter, San Pietro in Consavia church, Asti: interior view.
Author: Marco Odina
Arco di Traiano (Arch of San Damiano), Carsulae archaeological park, Terni.
Author: Marco Illari
Salt ponds in Trapani: harvesting salt. Windmill in the background.
Author: Alessandro Giannini
Sarno archaeological museum: staircase interior.
Author: Claudia Prisco
Fénis castle by night, Aosta.
Author: Rosario Lepore
Neptune fountain in Bologna main square.
Author: Giacomo Barbaro

Kenya

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

Mexico

See also: WLM in Mexico finalists and winners

Archeological zone of Guachimontones, Jalisco.
Author: Esteban Tucci
Former convent of Tecamachalco, Puebla.
Author: Jaime Flores
Hacienda de Chautla, Puebla.
Author: Miguel Sánchez
Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, Vetagrande, Zacatecas.
Author: Isaac Cervantes Sánchez
Mission of Jalpan, Querétaro.
Author: Tobías Contreras
Altarpiece of the Temple of La Enseñanza, Mexico City.
Author: Raymundo Perera
Archeological zone of El Rey, Cancún, Quintana Roo.
Author: Xe3osc
Archeological zone of Yagul, Oaxaca.
Author: Fernando González
Parish of Purísima Concepción, Catorce, San Luís Potosí.
Author: Marioli925
Moorish kiosk of Santa María la Ribera, Mexico City.
Author: Ulises Morales

Netherlands

See also: The jury report in Dutch

1. East entrance bridge to the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam
Author: Frederik Balhuizen
2. Interior of the Grote of Sint-Maartenskerk, Zaltbommel
Author: Johan Bakker
3. Goliath mill, Eemsmond
Author: Uberprutser
4. The windmills of Kinderdijk
Author: Tarod
5. Room from Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in Soestdijk Palace
Author: Arjan den Boer
6. Detail from the ceiling of the great church in Breda - Grote of Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Author: Hans A. Rosbach
7. Mortuary from the Cemetary from Surhuisterveen
Author: Uberprutser
8. Cunerachurch, Rhenen
Author: Johan Bakker
9. Placing a cannon on Fortress De Schans on Texel
Author: Pa3ems
10. Lorentzsluizen and high way across the Afsluitdijk
Author: Uberprutser

Norway

See also: Finalists and winners in Norway

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

Alnes fyrstasjon
Alnes lighthouse
Giske, M&R
Author: Henny stokseth
Båt i Van Keulenfjorden
Boat in van Keulen Fjord
Svalbard
Author: China Crisis
Vinduer i Dønnes kirke
Dønnes Church
Dønna, Nordland
Author: Nile65
Godøy bedehuskapell
Godøy chapel
Giske, M&R
Author: Henny stokseth
Kjeungskjær fyr
Kjeungkjær lighthouse
Ørland, Sør-Trøndelag
Author: Rha009
Konstantinovka-hyttaGåshamna
Konstantinovka caboin
Svalbard
Author: China Crisis
Lindesnes fyr
Lindesnes Lighthouse
Lindesnes, Vest-Agder
Author: SIWR
Ålesund, hustak
Roofs of Ålesund
Ålesund, M&R
Author: GuoJunjun
Tyssedal kraftanlegg og Sørfjorden
Tyssedal power station
Odda, Hordaland
Author: HaraldHognerud
Havnnes handelssted
Nordreisa, Troms
By: HegeBJ

Panama

Old houses, South Town, Colon city
Author: Inés Cabrera
Corozal Silver Cemetery
Author: Guisepitt
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]}
El Prado Avenue
Author: Gary Amberths^{[dead link]}
Balboa Theater, Panamá
Author: Y.Y.Y.G.
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
Statue to Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Author: MaxiV4
Old Portobelo Customs Agency. Built in 1630. UNESCO World Heritage Site
Author: Editorpana

Philippines

See also: Winners and finalists in the Philippines

Vigan Cathedral
Author: Jsinglador
Manila Cathedral
Author: Bhoyetjumpay
Mariano Ledesma Lacson Mansion
Author: Ninya Regalado
RainJorque
Paoay Church
Author: Leoviernes1
University of Santo Tomas Main Building
Author: Tristantamayo
Quiapo Church bell tower
Author: Obra19
Batad Rice Terraces
Author: Captaincid
Daraga Church
Author: Angelonce
Philippine Post Office
Author: Corteco8

Poland

See also: Winners in Poland

I Zwierzyniec - church "On Island"
Author: Scots
II Cistersian monastery in Lubiąż
Author: P.R.Schreyner
III Castle in Ogrodzieniec
Author: Łukasz Śmigasiewicz
Castle park in Pszczyna
Author: Jacek Cisło
Majdanek - German concentration camp in Lublin
Author: Krzysztof Kokowicz
Manor house in Komorniki
Author: Zetem
Museum of Wikerwork in Nowy Tomyśl
Author: P.R.Schreyner
Church of Peace in Świdnica
Author: Cezarde62
Stairs in "Mamut" bakery
Author: Barbara Maliszewska
Ruines of jezuit church in Loret
Author: Matizz2

Romania

See also: Winners in Romania

I Brasov - Casa Sfatului
Author: Doru10stefan
II Ateneul Român
Author: fusion-of-horizons
III Biserica Sf. Nicolae
Author:Daria Raducanu
Biserica de lemn "Sf. Apostoli Petru și Pavel", vedere dinspre est
Author: Burlan Marius
Biserica "Adormirea Maicii Domnului" Strei
Author: Nicu Jianu
Carta intrare
Author: Daria Raducanu
Casa taraneasca din complexul Muzeul Civilizației Populare Tradiționale Astra din Municipiul Sibiu
Author: Andrea.gagyi
Castelul Bran, cruce
Author: LibertinaGrim
Schitul Crasna - panoramă
Author: Miehs
Turn clopotniță
Author: Ionut Rusu

Russia

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

Serbia

See also: Finalists in Serbia

The church of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul near Novi Pazar
Author: Pavle Marjanovic
The underground of the Petrovaradin Fortress
Author: Aleksandar Miskov
The relief on the sculpture of Prince Michael in Belgrade
Author: Krumb77
Kalemegdan Fortress
Author: Joksimus
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
Ceiling of the church near the White Palace in Belgrade
Author: Rburg87
The medieval town of Koznik near Brus
Author: Mladen.toshev
The view on Petrovaradin Fortress from the bridge
Author: Aleksacom
Statue of the Victor in Kalemegdan
Author: ZvezdarkaVracaric

Slovakia

Garden in the monastery of Báč
Author: Taz666
Castle of Banská Štiavnica
Author: Peter Porubcan
Castle of Bratislava
Author: de:User:Christian Barth
Church in Žilina
Author: Juloml
Church of Monastery in Červený Kláštor
Author: Lestath (Jan Mehlich)
Observatory in the Tatra mountain
Author: Bjalek Michal
Basilica of St. Giles in Bardejov
Author: Bjalek Michal
Jewish Synagogue in Prešov
Author: Ing.Mgr.Jozef Kotulič
Castle of Smolenice
Author: Bjalek Michal

South Africa

McClean Observatory, Cape Town
Author: Wimfilmalter
Mosaic walkway at the Donkin Reserve, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Author: Kay-africa
Swartberg Pass
Author: Chris Snelling

Spain

See also: Winners and finalists in Spain and winners and finalists of local prizes.

1.º Iglesia de San Pedro, Ávila.
2.º Acueducto de Segovia.
3.º Basílica del Pilar junto al Ebro, Zaragoza.
4.º Alcázar de Toledo.
5.º Vista de Toledo, España.
6.º Pont de Besalú, Besalú, La Garrotxa, Girona.
7.º Templo de Debod, Madrid.
8.º Sant Pere de Rodes, Alt Empordà, Girona.
9.º Puente de San Martín, Toledo.
10.º Panorámica nocturna de Ávila.

Sweden

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)
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 the Chapel of Saint Birgitta at Kapelludden on the east coast of the island Öland, built in the 13th century.
Author: Hstad.

Buildings:

Former National Bacteriological Laboratory in Solna Municipality, Stockholm. Built 1937-39 and designed by Gunnar Asplund.
Author: Borkaryd.
Bosjökloster (English: Bosjö Abbey) in Höör Municipality, Scania, southern Sweden was originally a nunnery, founded in 1080 by the Benedictine Order.
Author: Strummer.
Burseryds church, Jönköping County, Sweden.
Author: Arctia se.
Gripsholms Castle is a royal palace in Mariefred, Södermanland, in Sweden.
Author: Albabos.

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.
Asta av Smögen is a historic fishing vessel built 1916.
Author: KatinkaBille.

Switzerland

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Water tower in Luzern with view towards Lake
Author: Tobias Hoderlein
Magdenau abbey as HDR image
Author: Simmlerd
Villa Egli in Zurich
Author: roland zh
Château de Champvent
Author: LulaMae's
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
Monumento Guex in Airolo
Author: Cassinam
Halenbridge in Bern, after sunset, perfect arc mirroring
Author: Ginkgo2g
Under the Lucerne Town Hall at the Town Hall basement
Author: Martina Wicki
Old City of Bern
Author: Geri340