Recognized as the largest Buddhist monument in the world, the magnificent Borobudur Temple in Central Java has again received worldwide acknowledgement: National Geographic placed Borobudur in the Top 3 of 15 in World's Iconic Adventures Worth the Effort, after the awesome Machu Picchu in Peru and Petra in Jordan, as published on 26th April 2017.

Placed third on the list, Borobudur's rising popularity outranked other of world's other favorite destinations that include The Great Wall of China, Provence's Lavender Route in France, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.

As quoted from www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/:"We've chosen 15 celebrated places worth the trek or climb. Whether you're a Sunday stroller or a Sherpa, you'll find an adventure to match your stamina. The ultimate reward waiting at the end? An inspiring perspective on the world."

Portraying the wonders of Borobudur, the site wrote: "On the island of Java, Mahayana Buddhist pilgrims climb the 95-foot-high, multi-tiered structure (the single largest Buddhist temple on Earth) as a symbolic journey to enlightenment. Apex views of surrounding volcanoes are breathtaking, but the nearly 3,000 bas-reliefs deserve a closer look."

Borobudur covers an enormous area, measuring a solid 123 x 123 meters. The monument is a marvel of design, decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The architecture and stonework of this temple has no equal, and since 1991 the temple has been listed UNESCO World Heritage site. Borobudur sits on a hill and overlooks an unforgettable panorama of mountains and lush green valleys.

As listed by National Geographic, the 15 Iconic Adventures worth the Effort are as follows:

1. Machu Picchu, Peru
2. Petra, Jordan
3. Borobudur, Indonesia
4. The Acropolis, Greece
5. The Great Wall, China
6. Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
7. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
8. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
9. Provence's Lavender Route, France
10. Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
11. Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet
12. Amber Fort, Jaipur, India
13. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia
14. The Leaning Tower, Pisa, Italia
15. Reichstag, Berlin, Germany

This article was first published by www.Indonesia.travel , Source: www.nationalgeographic.com