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Product details
- ISBN 9781426223815
- Weight: 2104g
- Dimensions: 241 x 311mm
- Publication Date: 01 Oct 2024
- Publisher: National Geographic Society
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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Brimming with illuminating prose, stunning photographs, and expert travel advice, Sacred Places of a Lifetime explores icons, monuments, temples, and natural spaces that have been significant to cultures and religions around the world for centuries.
In this second edition, find more than 50 new sacred places, from prehistoric holy mountains - such as Ireland's Croagh Patrick - to present-day monuments and marvels like Croatia's Dubrovnik Cathedral. With each bucket list-worthy entry, you’ll discover each destinations history, legend, and lore, as well as how you can experience these significant locations yourself.
Alongside fascinating stories are updated maps, pilgrimage routes, and places of meditation, worship, and prayer, including St. Wandrille Abbey in France, founded in 649 and celebrated for the miracles performed by the more than 35 saints who have called it home; China’s revered Taishan mountain, which Confucius himself once summitted; 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. Plus, top 10 lists throughout illuminate specific sacred wonders, from the world’s most brilliant stained glass cathedrals to nocturnal celebrations.
This beautiful coffee table book answers the call of the spiritual traveler and all those interested in sites of unique cultural heritage.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is one of the world’s 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.
