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.
We recognize that one person’s spirituality can inspire another no matter their origin, history or nationality. We have included sites of spirituality from all around the world, from the established to the exotic, determining a number of fundamental definitions for our spiritual destinations:
1.
Ancient Monuments
2.
Places of Worship
3.
Natural Wonders
4.
Centres of Enlightenment
5.
Pilgrimage
6.
Living Landmarks
As readers will discover, the
complex history of the world
often defines where – and how – spirituality can be found.
The modern is as important as the ancient,
and the free-form as important as the organised. What counts is the spiritual nature of the site, wherever it is, whoever visits it and whatever they believe.
Insightful text
is complemented by
superb photography
,
maps
ancient and modern and
engaging illustrations
of the plethora of places contained within. The
whole world is covered
, continent by continent, and a wide variety of religions, belief systems and faiths.