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

Description: Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations by National Geographic This inspirational book showcases 500 of the worlds most powerful and spiritual places-and guides modern-day travelers who wish to visit them. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This inspirational book showcases 500 of the worlds 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 Worlds 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 sites 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 countrys 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 Worlds 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. Notes Gorgeous images and eloquent text showcasing 500 of the worlds most sacred places, from prehistoric burial chambers to the grandest cathedrals. Bursting with information, the lore and history of each site is described in detail, as well as the best times to visit, the best times to go and other practical information. 400 colour photos and 280 maps. Author Biography NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is one of the worlds leading nonfiction publishers, proudly supporting the work of scientists, explorers, photographers, and authors, as well as publishing a diverse list of books that celebrate the world and all that is in it. National Geographic Books creates and distributes print and digital works that inspire, entertain, teach, and give readers access to a world of discovery and possibility on a wide range of nonfiction subjects from animals to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to moving stories. A portion of all National Geographic proceeds is used to fund exploration, conservation, and education through ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society. Promotional "Headline" 500 of the Worlds Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations Details ISBN1426203365 Short Title SACRED PLACES OF A LIFETIME Pages 399 Publisher National Geographic Society Language English ISBN-10 1426203365 ISBN-13 9781426203367 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 203.5 Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-10-31 Author National Geographic Imprint National Geographic Society Subtitle 500 of the Worlds Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations Place of Publication Hanover, PA Country of Publication United States Series National Geographic DOI 10.1604/9781426203367 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2008-10-21 AU Release Date 2008-10-21 NZ Release Date 2008-10-21 US Release Date 2008-10-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141736481;

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