American publication National Geographic has shined a light on 15 iconic sites around the world.

Taking third spot is Indonesia’s Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java. The complex is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 600 Buddha statues. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1991.

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“This is such a huge honor for us. It encourages us to make tourism the country’s leading sector and economic core,” said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya.

“National Geographic readers will be curious to know more about the Borobudur and eventually, the article will increase the number of travelers visiting the temple,” he added. (kes)

Below is the complete list of National Geographic’s 15 Iconic Adventures Worth the Effort:

1. Machu Picchu, Peru

2. Petra, Jordan

3. Borobudur, Indonesia

4. Acropolis, Greece

5. 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. Leaning Tower, Pisa, Italia

15. Reichstag, Berlin, Germany 

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Editor's note: Paragraph two in this story has been corrected.