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Sacred Places Of a Lifetime, Second Edition:500 Of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations
[Hardback - 2024]
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Additional Category: General Religion
Publisher: National Geographic | ISBN: 9781426223815 | Pages: 400
Shipping Weight: .567 | Dimensions: 9.125 x x 11.875 inches

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Fully updated throughout and featuring all-new destinations, this inspirational guide highlights 500 of the world’s most spiritual places—from the Sacred Valley of the Inca in Peru to Egypt’s Mount Sinai—with unique histories and practical travel information.

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.

About the Author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

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