The Top 10 Photos From the Wiki Loves Monuments Photo Contest Will Inspire Wanderlust
The Wikimedia Foundation has announced the top 10 winners of the 2025 Wiki Loves Monuments photo contest, highlighting cultural heritage sites from around the world. Three of the top five entries are from Iran, showcasing the country's rich historical landmarks. The winning images, captured by photographers from various countries, depict monuments ranging from ancient caravanserais to religious sites and blend historical significance with artistic composition.
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The Top 10 Photos From the Wiki Loves Monuments Photo Contest Will Inspire Wanderlust Apr 30, 2026 Matt Growcoot First place – A wall and gate near the Dayr-e Gachin Caravanserai in Iran. | Photo by Hossein Pourakbarian, CC BY-SA 4.0 The Wikimedia Foundation has announced the winners of the 16th edition of the Wiki Loves Monuments photo competition — with three of the top five entries hailing from Iran. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); Each year since 2010, photographers from around the globe have come together to celebrate cultural heritage through…
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