Wiki Loves Monuments

The world’s largest cultural heritage photography competition is already in full swing for 2025. Each year, thousands of photographers, heritage enthusiasts, and Wikimedia contributors unite to document and celebrate worldwide monuments, making the knowledge on our cultural heritage available for free on Wikimedia Commons.

Your photos have the potential to make history and win some exciting awards. The competition at the national level offers awards for top entries, and the best photos move on to the international contest, where winners will be awarded for their creativity and contribution to open knowledge.

How to participate:

• Pick a registered monument in your country.
• Take your best monument shot!
• Upload your photo(s) to Wikimedia Commons and to the Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 category.

Photo submissions for participating countries within the September cycle have ended. For participating countries within the October cycle, it ends by October 31. The international jury process will begin soonest, consisting of skilled and experienced members to evaluate the entries and choose the most outstanding. We are excited to see the magnificent narratives your images will convey. Let’s make this year’s Wiki Loves Monuments an unforgettable celebration of heritage, creativity and collaboration.

The Spotlight is on October:
Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 is in Full Swing!

The global celebration of our shared heritage is well underway, and the energy is electric! While the September wave saw fantastic participation, the flame burns even brighter now. Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 continues powerfully through the month of October, and the stage is set for another incredible month of submissions.

The enthusiasm is already palpable. In a thrilling start to the month, amazing submissions from participating countries have begun to paint the digital walls of Wikimedia Commons, with photos uploaded in the wee hours of October 1st! This is just a glimpse of the wave of creativity about to flood in, and we can’t wait to see more.

Your Photo Can Make History (and Win Prizes!)

This is your chance to contribute to a living, visual archive of human history. Your photos don’t just compete; they become part of a global legacy of open knowledge.

• National Glory: Compete for exciting awards at the country level.
• International Acclaim: The most stunning images will advance to the international contest, where a skilled jury will honor the best for their creativity and contribution.

How to Join the October Ride

There’s still plenty of time to be part of the action! With 31 days left in the October cycle, here’s how you can contribute:

1. Find a Monument: Check the list for your country to find a registered monument.
2. Capture Its Essence: Take your best, most creative shot!
3. Share with the World: Upload your photo(s) to Wikimedia Commons and tag them for the Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 category.

A Quick Note on Timelines: While submissions for the September cycle have concluded, the door is wide open for all countries participating in October until the 31st. The international jury is preparing to review the collection of images from both months soon after.

The stories are waiting to be told, the monuments are waiting to be seen in a new light, and the global community is ready to be inspired. Let’s come together to make Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 an unforgettable celebration of heritage, creativity, and collaboration.

Let the uploading continue!