Wiki Loves Monuments
Wikimedia Foundation and local Wikimedia affiliates
The world's largest photography competition, where anyone can photograph local historical monuments and heritage sites and upload them under a free license to Wikimedia Commons. National contests run in over 50 countries each September/October, feeding into an international jury round with prizes.
📍 GlobalUnpaid
Who can apply
Open to anyone with an activated Wikimedia Commons account who can take and freely license original photographs of listed monuments; no age, nationality, or professional restrictions.
How to prepare
Check your country's national Wiki Loves Monuments page for the local list of eligible monuments and specific rules; review the Commons upload guide for licensing requirements.
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