Wiki Loves Monuments 2011 winners

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This gallery contains the finalists and winners of the International stage of Wiki Loves Monuments 2011.

 

This gallery contains the finalists and winners of the European stage of Wiki Loves Monuments 2011. See also jury report.

Winner

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  1: Winter picture of Chiajna Monastery. The monastery is situated on the outskirts of Bucharest.
  Mihai Petre
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  2: Mural painting in the Purila manor depicting landlord Friedrich Gustav von Helffreich's (1759-1845) townhouse in Tallinn.
  Tiigrr
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  3: Ruins from the former monastery Anhausen near Satteldorf, the Anhäuser Mauer.
  (Memorino)
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  4: Hotellneset coal harbour area, Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
  Bjoertvedt
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  5: Fontaine des Fleuves on the place de la Concorde in Paris.
  Pierre-Louis FERRER
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  6: Church of Saint Alexandr Nevsky (“Capella”) in the Alexandria Park, Peterhof.
  Koryakov K. M.
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  7: The old Sennalpe Batzen (lower building) and the new Alpe Batzen (upper building), two chalets surrounded by mountain pastures in Schröcken, Bregenzerwald, Vorarlberg.
  User:Böhringer
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  8: Old Jewish Cemetery, part of the Central Cemetery in Vienna (Wien).
  User:HeinzLW
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  9: Hjortsberga grave field (Raä no Hjortsberga 8:1) in Hjortsberga parish, hundred of Medelstad, Ronneby municipality, Blekinge, Sweden.
  Achird
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  10: The cemetery with Douaumont ossuary (Verdun), France (Meuse).
  User:Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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  11: One of two Sant Ferran Castle's stables in Figueres.
  Asarola
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  12: Central part of the ceiling of the Galerie des Batailles at the Palace of Versailles.
  -donald-

Andorra

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  1. Romanesque Church of Sant Joan de Caselles. Author: Maria Rosa Ferré
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  Granitic talus of the dam of Engolasters. Author: Cdani
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  Pre-Romanesque bell gable of the Church of Sant Romà dels Vilars. Author: Simonjoan
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  Romanesque bell gable of the Church of Sant Miquel de Fontaneda. Author: Simonjoan
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  Romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol d'Anyós. Author: fer55.
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  Pre-Romanesque Church of Santa Coloma. Author: fer55.
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  Pre-Romanesque Church of Santa Coloma. Author: fer55.
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  Romanesque Church of Sant Miquel d'Engolasters. Author: Montse Poch
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  Romanesque Church of Sant Serni de Nagol. Author: fer55.

Austria

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  1: Doubled spiral staircase in the Castle of Graz, Styria (Steiermark). User:E.mil.mil
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  2: Pilgrimage church Saint Mary in Straßengel, Styria (Steiermark). User:Mitte
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  3: Viktring monastery in Klagenfurt am Wörther See, Carinthia (Kärnten). User:Johann Jaritz
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  4: Old Jewish Cemetery, part of the Central Cemetery in Vienna (Wien). User:HeinzLW
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  5: Railroad line through the outlying districts of Vienna, station in Oberdöbling, Vienna (Wien). User:Haeferl
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  6: Albrechtsbrücke, a pedestrian bridge crossing the river Schwechat in Baden, Lower Austria (Niederösterreich). User:K@rl
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  7: Giant Wheel in Prater, Vienna (Wien). User:Renesteyer
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  8: The old Sennalpe Batzen (lower building) and the new Alpe Batzen (upper building), two chalets surrounded by mountain pastures in Schröcken, Bregenzerwald, Vorarlberg. User:Böhringer
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  9: Roman Catholic parish church Saint Ulrich in Obertilliach, East Tyrol (Osttirol). User:Thoodor
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  10: The Hofammannhaus, Hofsteigstraße No. 46 in Lustenau: former seat of the bailiff (Hofammann) of Lustenau, Vorarlberg. User:Böhringer

Belgium / Luxembourg

Further information: Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments 2011 in Belgium & Luxembourg/Winners

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  1: Fortifications from Ieper. Johan Bakker
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  2: stairs inside the Halle Gate, Brussels. Lorenae
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  3: The chapel at the Wall of Geraardsbergen or Grammont. Severien Malfait
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  4: Towers from the coal mine from Houthalen. Sonuwe
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  5: Buildings part of the coal mining complex Le Grand Hornu, Mons. Schwickerath
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  6: The double European beech alley of Domaine de Mariemont, La Hestre. Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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  6: the Menense city gate from Ieper. MagnumPI
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  6: Castle "Het Prinsenhof", Grimbergen. Wim Bladt
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  6: Huisepontweg towards Wannegem, with the Schietsjampettermolen windmill. Wannegem. LimoWreck
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  6: Castle of Bouillon with the city in the background. Johan Bakker

Belgium more

These pictures where at a shared sixth place but not submitted to the European contest

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  6. Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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  6. Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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  6. MarcRyckaert (MJJR)
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  6. Schwickerath
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  6. Johan Bakker
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  6. Alfnir
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  6. Herman van Wolputte
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  6. Christ Verschorre
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  6. Wim Bladt
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  6. Ritipitie
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  6. Veroilias
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  6. Gp2mv3

Denmark

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  1: Årsdale Mill from 1877, Svaneke, Bornholm.
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  2: Hagbølle dolmen and tumulus from the Stone Age on Langeland.
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  3: Frederiksberg Palace, viewed from the lawn between the main building and the pond in the adjacent park. Frederiksberg.
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  4: Havnbjerg Windmill from 1835, Als.
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  5: The main building of Fruens Bøge Station from 1876. It is a train station on Svendborgbanen located in Fruens Bøge in Odense.
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  6: Blåvandshuk Lighthouse from 1899, Jutland.
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  7: Support columns under Langebro from 1954 in Copenhagen i Denmark.
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  8: Børsen (The Stock Exchange) is a building in Copenhagen, Denmark, built by Christian IV in 1620–1640.
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  9: The Chinese tea-house from 1799-1800 by Andreas Kirkerup in Frederiksberg Park in Copenhagen in Denmark, viewed from the South-West.
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  10: Tejn Post Mill from 1830, Gudhjem, Bornholm, en:Denmark, with a cow lying in the foreground.

Estonia

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  1: Purila manor
  Author: Tiigrr
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  2: Tallinn city walls under the Freedom Square
  Author: Andrus Uuetalu
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  3: Keri lighthouse
  Author: Andrus Uuetalu
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  Avenue in Suuremõisa
  Author: maigi
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  Kassari chapel
  Author: Anvelt
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  Kiltsi manor
  Author: Ren12
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  Saula offering springs
  Author: Maris Juuse
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  Coat of arms of Reinhold von Buxhoeveden in Koluvere Episcopal Castle
  Author: Athanasius Soter
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  Windmill in Valtu manor
  Author: Iifar
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  Inside view of Victoria bastion in Narva
  Author: Andrus Uuetalu

France

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  1: Central part of the ceiling of the Galerie des Batailles at the Palace of Versailles
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  2: Fontaine des mers on the place de la Concorde in Paris
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  3: Castle of La Ferté in La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
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  4: East view of the Château de Quéribus
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  5: Sculpture in the carrière de Froidmont, by an American soldier in 1918
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  6: Nave of the Église Saint-Maimbœuf in Montbéliard
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  7: Huilerie-moulin, in Fondremand
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  8: Coal mine in Liévin
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  9: The cemetery with Douaumont ossuary (Verdun), France (Meuse).
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  10: Chapel Saint-Aubert, Le Mont-Saint-Michel

Germany

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  1: "Anhäuser wall", Baden-Württemberg
  (Anhäuser Mauer)
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  2: Natatorium II of Herschel spa, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg
  (Halle II des Herschelbads in Mannheim)
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  3: Chapel in the fields near Filzbuch, Beuerberg, Bavaria (Feldkapelle bei Filzbuch, Gemarkung Beuerberg)
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  4: Cross on top of the Church of the Holy Cross, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westfalia
  (Kreuz auf Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche in Gelsenkirchen)
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  5: Airport Berlin-Tempelhof
  (Flughafen Berlin-Tempelhof)
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  6: Egelsberg mill near Krefeld, North Rhine-Westfalia
  (Egelsbergmühle bei Krefeld)
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  7: Lookout tower in Park Hohenrode, Neuhausen, Thuringia
  (Warttürmchen im Park Hohenrode in Neuhausen)
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  8: Köpenick Palace, Brandenburg
  (Schloss Köpenick)
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  9: Garage complex in Düsseldorf-Unterbilk, North Rhine-Westfalia
  (Garagenanlage in Düsseldorf-Unterbilk)
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  10: Protected buildings in the old town of Osterwieck, Saxony-Anhalt
  (Denkmalgeschützte Häuser in der Altstadt von Osterwieck)

Hungary

Further information: Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments 2011 in Hungary – winners

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  Zsámbék, Hungary: Ruins of Premonstratensian monastery church, in romanesque style, early 13th century.
  Author: Puffancs
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  Windmill, 19th century, in Szeged, Kiskundorozsma District, Szélmalom street
  Author: LaPanteraRosa
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  Blower Engine Room, in Ózd, Törzsgyár
  Author: diemehrdimensionale
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  Cathedral St. Adalbert (Basilica), Esztergom, Szent István Square)
  Author: Krisch
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  Jankovich Mansion, Rácalmás, Fejér County, Hungary.
  Author: Kontiki
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  Esterházy Palace, Fertőd, Győr-Moson-Sopron County, Hungary.
  Author: Szvitek Péter
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  Vajdahunyad Castle, in City Park, Budapest, Hungary. (Ignác Alpár, 1896.)
  Author: Szvitek Péter
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  Traditional residential house ("Kapásház"), regional folklore museum, in Abasár, Heves County, Hungary
  Author: jotti
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  Dutch House ("Hollandi ház") in the park of the Festetich Palace, in Dég, Fejér county, Hungary. Built in 1891.
  Author: Zoli7
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  Ruins of Boldogkő Castle (from 13th century) in Boldogkőváralja (Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County), in the Zemplén Nature Reserve, Northeastern Hungary
  Author: Szvitek Péter

Netherlands

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  1. Grotewerf 21 and 22 on Marken.
  Author: Harm Joris ten Napel.
  License: CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  2. Field A of the Jewish cemetery in Diemen.
  Author: Frederik Balhuizen.
  License: CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  3. The hege wier of Beetgum.
  Author: S. Hoogsteen.
  License: CC-BY-SA 3.0
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  4. Church of St Nicholas and cemetery on Vlieland.
  Author: Theodoor Schipper.
  License: CC-BY-SA 3.0
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  5. Morgue on the cemetery of Ouderkerk aan de IJssel.
  Author: A. van Alphen.
  License: CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  6. Coach talking with his team near the Muntbrug in Utrecht.
  Author: E. Dronkert.
  License: CC-BY-3.0
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  7. Seat of the water board of Delfland in Delft.
  Author: Boserma.
  License: CC-BY-SA
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  8. The Dromedaris with bend in the river in Enkhuizen.
  Author: Suyari.
  License: CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  9. The city hall of Maastricht.
  Author: Pieter Hoogland.
  License: CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  10. The Cereolfabriek in Utrecht.
  Author: Akites.
  License: CC-BY-SA-3.0

Norway

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  Hamar Cathedral ruins, Hedmark.
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  Nore Stave Church, Buskerud.
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  Frederiksvern Naval Shipyard, Stavern, Vestfold.
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  Fishery village, Northern Norway.
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  Os Church
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  Tromsdalen Church, Tromsö.
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  Batterie Vara (1941–45), Kristiansand, Vest-Agder.
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  Mine No 1 cemetery (1920), Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
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  Hotellneset old coal berth, Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
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  Vallersund trading station, Tröndelag.

Poland

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  1: Niedzica Castle.
  Author: Łukasz Śmigasiewicz.
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  2: A historic Warmian cottage in Kaborno, a village in the Warmian-Masurian province.
  Author: Archetyp.
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  3: Będzin Castle, a stone castle from the 14th century.
  Author: Ludan.
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  Remainings of a Greek Catholic graveyard in a non-existent village Brusno Stare in the Subcarpathian province.
  Author: Cyfranek.
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  The main entrance to a manor in Baranówka in the Małopolska (Lesser Poland) province.
  Author: Piotrekwas.
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  Parts of an extensive Greek Catholic graveyard in village Podemszczyzna in the Subcarpathian province
  Author: Cyfranek.
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  Buildings of an old tin foundry in Szopienice, a district of Katowice, the capital of the Silesian province.
  Author: Andrzej Stempa.
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  Interior of a Roman Catholic church in Korzkiew in the Małopolska (Lesser Poland) province.
  Author: Piotrekwas.
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  Panorama of the Mirów Castle on the Trail of the Eagles.
  Author: Mateo57.
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  Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) at the Main Market Square in Kraków.
  Author: DESMS.

Portugal

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  1: Ruins of the Carmo Convent.
  Author: Joaomartinho63.
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  2: Sé da Guarda.
  Author: Alexa Pinto.
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  3: City Walls of Óbidos
  Author: Anitsircana.
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  4: Altar at Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
  Author: António Amen
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  5:Santa Marta Lighthouse.
  Author: Jaime Silva.
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  6: Castelo de Vide's historic Jewish Quarter.
  Author: Concierge.2C.
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  7: Roman Bridge in Chaves.
  Author: João Carvalho.
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  8: Clérigos Tower in Porto's Historic Center
  Author: Andre.Figueiredo.
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  9: Castle of Alcácer do Sal
  Author: Joaomartinho63.
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  10: Chapel of Divino Coração de Jesus.
  Author: Concierge.2C.

Romania

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  1: Timișoara - Union Square at sunrise
  Author: Antonius Plaian
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  2: Interior of the "Holy Trinity" Roman Catholic church (the former Jesuit church) in Sibiu
  Author: _Monica__
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  3: Archaeological site of Podoleni, Neamț county. Lateral view of the ruins of the "St. Paraschive" church built by the logothete Dumitrașcu Ștefan, in 1630. The church functioned until 1832, when a flood of the nearby Bistrița river destroyed all the buildings.
  Author:Apopida
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  Baia Mare old city panorama
  Author: POPOVICI Dan Cristian
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  Cantacuzino Palace from Florești, Prahova county, also known as the Little Trianon of Romania
  Author: Nicu Drăgan
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  Gate to the Alba Carolina fortress - Alba Iulia
  Author: _Monica__
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  Commemorative cross of the Romanian heroes of the First World War - Caraiman peak
  Author: Mihai Petre
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  The Densuş Church from Hunedoara County, Romania was built in the 7th century with additions made in the 13th century. Some materials used are from the Dacian Sarmizegetusa fortress. It is on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple.
  Author: Jancsi Farkas
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  Alba Carolina fortress - Alba Iulia
  Author: _Monica__
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  Winter picture of Chiajna Monastery. The monastery is situated on the outskirts of Bucharest
  Author: Mihai Petre

Russia

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  Best photo. Church of Saint Alexandr Nevsky (“Capella”). Author: Koryakov K. M.
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  Best amateur photo, taken by Canon Digital IXUS 60 compact camera. Marble bridge in Catherine Park, Pushkin town. Author: SBMK.
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  Best photo of a building element. Majolica of St. Petersburg mosque. Author: Canes.
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  Community Pick Award (51 votes in the voting). Trinity Izmailov Cathedral on fire, 25 August 2006. Author: Oleg Syromyatnikov.
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  Nomination by committee of “Running City” project: City at walk. Nikolsky market. Author: Alexander Skibitskiy.
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  Nomination by “Living city”, a city-saving initiative: Best photo of a monument in the context of background historic buildings. Malo-Kalinkin bridge. Author: Tryola.
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  Nomination by “Vita Nova” publisher: decided by the jury — Best night photo. Smolny Convent. Author: Святослав Владимирович
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  Nomination by “Vita Nova” publisher: decided by the jury — Best HDR photo. Church of the Savior on Blood. Author: NoPlayerUfa
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  Best panoramic photo. Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange Square Ensemble and Rostral Columns, Tip of Vasilievsky Island. Author: Andrey Salnikov
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  Most representative photo series of a monument. Part of set Narva Triumphal Arch. Author: Ирина Смирнова

Spain

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  Baths of Lady María de Padilla, Alcázar of Seville First Prize
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  Capitol Hall of the monastery of Veruela (Province of Zaragoza) Second Prize
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  Almansa Castle on the hill of Aguila (Province of Albacete) Third Prize
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  Image of one of two Sant Ferran Castle's stables in Figueres (Province of Girona)
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  Spa of Nuestra Señora de la Palma y del Real (Cádiz)
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  Medieval bridge and village of Besalú (Province of Girona)
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  Colors in the Alhambra (Granada)
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  Sant Climent Church in Coll de Nargó (Province of Lleida)
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  Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia (Barcelona)
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  Square of Sabugo and old church (Avilés, Asturias)

Sweden

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  Overall winner and winner in the category Buildings:
  Villa Jamtbol or The Doctor's Villa, built in 1911. Åre.
  Ulff. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  2nd, Buildings:
  Stora kronohuset in the centre of Kristianstad. Built in 1840-41 as both courthouse and regimental quarters.
  David Castor. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  2nd, Buildings:
  Two water towers in Kristianstad.
  David Castor. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  2nd, Buildings:
  Centralpalatset in Stockholm. Built in 1896-98 it today houses the Ministry of the Environment.
  Frankie Fouganthin. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  2nd, Buildings:
  The farm Hians in Löräng, Ljusdal municipality.
  Catasa. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  2nd, Buildings:
  Old National archive building, from 1891, Riddarholmen, Stockholm, Eastern side.
  Albabos. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  2nd, Buildings:
  Skegrie windmill in Trelleborg municipality.
  Rolf Hellman. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  Winner; Ancient Monuments:
  Ship setting at Anundshög in Västerås municipality.
  Achird. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  2nd, Ancient Monuments:
  Hjortsberga grave field, Ronneby municipality.
  Achird. CC-BY-SA-3.0
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  Winner, Other Monuments:
  God, our Father, on the Rainbow an approx. 23 meter high sculpture by Carl Milles. Nacka Strand, Stockholm.
  Evunji. CC-BY-SA-3.0

Switzerland

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  Train station and outbuildings, Uster (ZH)
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  Church, Burgdorf (BE)
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  Ariana Museum, Geneva (GE)
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  Benedictine Abbaye, Rheinau (ZH)
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  Power station, Eglisau-Rheinsfelden (ZH)
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  Tower, Hospental (UR)
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  Agensteinhaus, Erlenbach im Simmental (BE)
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  Haus Schweinsberg, Attinghausen (UR)
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  Nestlé Headquarter, Vevey (VD)
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  Cathedral, Neuchâtel (NE)

Special and local winners

Other selected images in special and local prizes. They do not enter in the European finalists.

Art Nouveau

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  Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest by Csaba Attila Kon­tar

Pyrenees Mediterranean

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  Church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges at Collioure, by Fildefer

Catalonia

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  Tower of Sant Joan at Amposta, by Manel Pons
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  Castle of Castellbell, by Amador Alvarez

Cologne

Deutsch: Wikipedia/Wikimedia hat gemeinsam mit dem LVR-Amt für Denkmalpflege im Rheinland und Pausanio einen Sonderpreis für das beste Bild aus Köln vergeben.

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  Cologne-Ehrenfeld, Venloer Str. 304
  Photograph: ElsaYaskovskaya,

Video

• “The 26 colors machine” (1877) in Saint-Fargeau Ponthierry (France).