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

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"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.

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.

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!

Amazing book! I would give it 10 stars if it were possible.Here is the best and most beautiful places on earth, humanity striving to see beyond the every day, if you are not fortunate enough to be able to go to around the globe, then this book, with its breathtaking pictures, will take you there. For anyone who loves beauty, adventure, and seeing what lies over the next hill, this is a MUST.

This book is worth the money, even if it is displayed on your desk or coffee table! It is filled with the most amazing places and the second you pick it up all you want to do is put together a list of where you will go first! I am using this book currently to help plan for a trip in South America. I do not want to go through a travel agency so I am collecting as much information as I can prior to my departure so I can hit the ground running. I know I can utilize this book for my future travel plans and it will not lead me astray!

I bought two books for both my father and father in law. Both parents and spouses love them, and could stop thanking me. So it was a hit.

I gave it as a Christmas present to my 21 year old son and he absolutely loves it. He is taking it back to college with him so he can browse through during his downtime. My 15 year old son also found it interesting.

I purchased this book for my husband as a Christmas gift and he has been browsing through it frequently since then. As expected in any National Geographic publication, the photography is stunning. The background information on each of the sites is well written and useful - just enough to whet your appetite to further explore these sacred sites. I'm sure this book will factor into the planning for many future trips.

This is a beautiful book and great for those of us who do not get to travel. Have shared it with other non travelers.

I can not say enough good about this book. The photography is worth buying it alone. The written descriptions and travel hints are fantastic. Very workable for someone wanting to travel around the globe.