Sacred Places of a Lifetime, Second Edition

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, includin