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

 

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

 

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (October 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1426203365
• ISBN-13: 978-1426203367
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 1.3 x 13 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  

Customer Reviews

"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.

I love Nat Geo photography books, and recently purchased this one for some travel ideas, even if only in my dreams. The photographs were up to their usual excellent standards, so I wasn't disappointed. There were some amazing pics of Easter Island and Tibet, and many other of the most beautiful places on earth and I really enjoyed them. There are limited descriptions of each place photographed, but they let the photos tell most of the story. There is a helpful planning section that describes various festivals and the best time to visit each area. Great purchase!