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The planet's most spiritual places / Malcolm Croft.

Spiritual places (portion title)

Croft, Malcolm, (author.).

Summary:

"This majestically illustrated and deeply insightful guide explores 100 of the most spiritually significant places throughout the world, seeking to understand what it is that defines these sites. Spirituality has a multitude of meanings for the many who seek deeper significance in their lives. From ancient religions with their timeless places of worship to modern, contemporary followers of faith and new age travellers seeking enlightenment and illumination, we are drawn to all kinds of places in the search for profound meaning. From a Polish Catholic praying in a large cathedral to a Portuguese surfer speechless in wonder at the majesty of the ocean, spirituality knows no bounds. The Planet's Most Spiritual Places brings together all definitions to present some of the most important places of spiritual significance, in stunning and immersive detail."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 0711282137
ISBN: 9780711282131
Physical Description: 240 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Publisher: London : Ivy Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Ancient monuments -- Places of worship -- Pilgrimages -- Natural wonders -- Centres of enlightenment -- Living landmarks.