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| Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations | 
 enlarge | Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 6640
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.7
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 9.1 x 1.6
ISBN: 1426203365
Dewey Decimal Number: 203.5
EAN: 9781426203367
ASIN: 1426203365
Publication Date: October 21, 2008
Release Date: October 21, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
This inspirational book showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual places?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 World?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 site?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 country?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 World?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.
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Granddaughter's Delight January 6, 2009
I bought this book for my granddaughter who is in her first year at Northwestern University. She is a photojournalism major, and is considering religion as her second major. She was thrilled with the book. She has already traveled to many countries, and while scanning the book on Christmas day, said it was very informative, as she began to plan many of her future travels.
Great! December 19, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
For christmas this year, i saw this book and knew i had to buy it for my dad. I recieved the book and once i picked it up, i couldn't put it down! The colorful graphics are breath-taking and along the side there are explanations of all the places. Sometimes we forget about all the beauty in this world. There are some places and temples i've never even heard of. I want to go to every single place in this book. This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone who appreciates travel and culture.
Beautiful - Outstanding Gift November 30, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Beautiful book, outstanding to give as a gift too - provided you order two so you can keep one on your own coffee table.
Interesting and Educational! November 17, 2008
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
"Sacred Places of a Lifetime" provides easy visits to the most powerful, evocative, and magical sites on the planet - sacred places where humans have reached out over the millenia to find their gods.
The book is divided into ten sections, each with a brief introduction. Each of the featured sites includes an attractive photo, background and highlight information (eg. the best time to go), and associated websites for more information.
A few of the photos are disappointing - eg. Notre-Dame Cathedral is depicted by a close-up of two gargoyles, rather than the entire edifice. Regardless, the book will definitely motivate readers to make their own pilgrimages.
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