Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful

Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations

This inspirational book showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual placesâ€“and guides modern-day travelers who wish to visit them.

With eloquent text, hundreds of gorgeous full-color images, and practical visitor information, Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the Worldâ€™s Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations highlights fascinating icons of many religions around the world and offers an intriguing window into the cultures that created them. From prehistoric burial chambers to modern monuments and sanctuaries, each siteâ€™s history, lore, and appeal is evocatively detailed.

Nearly 300 locator maps point out pilgrimage routes, temples, mountains, churches, and holy places, including Mont St.-Michel Abbey in France, founded after a reported vision of the Archangel Michael; the White Horse Temple in China, site of the countryâ€™s first Buddhist temple, dating from the first century A.D.; Machu Picchu in Peru, whose origins lie in obscurity; and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, said by many to be the holiest city in the world. A follow-up to the bestselling Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the Worldâ€™s Greatest Trips, this beautiful book answers the call of the spiritual traveler while also appealing to the many readers interested in sites of unique cultural heritage.
Country USA
Brand National Geographic
Manufacturer National Geographic
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 2MD6NZ00049N
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2008-10-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781426203367

Country	USA
Brand	National Geographic
Manufacturer	National Geographic
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	2MD6NZ00049N
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2008-10-21
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781426203367

Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations