Borobudur, Indonesia. Mountain of the Thousand Buddhas
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This famous Buddhist temple, restored with UNESCO's help, is built in three layers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, a cone with three circular platforms and at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with bas-reliefs, covering a total surface of nearly 27,000 square feet. Around the circular platform are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of Buddha.
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