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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784296003321

Autore

Olsen Bradford Sorum

Titolo

Sacred places, Europe [[electronic resource] ] : 108 destinations / / written, photographed, and illustrated by Brad Olsen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, : Consortium of Collective Consciousness, c2007

ISBN

1-888729-32-5

1-888729-18-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Collana

Sacred Places: 108 Destinations series

Disciplina

203/.5094

Soggetti

Sacred space - Europe

Europe Guidebooks

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-307) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Table of Contents; Author's Karma Statement; Foreword by Martin Gray; Introduction to the European Continent; GREAT BRITAIN; IRELAND; FRANCE AND THE LOW COUNTRIES; CENTRAL EUROPE; EASTERN EUROPE; SCANDINAVIA; GERMANY AND THE ALPS; GREECE; ITALY AND MALTA; SPAIN AND PORTUGAL; Conclusion; Bibliography; Tour Outfitters to European Sacred Places; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Combining current trends, academic theories, and historical insights, this travel guide brings both lesser-known and famous European spiritual locales into perspective by explaining the significance of each sacred site. The cultural relevance, history, and spirituality of each site?including Stonehenge, the Acropolis, Mont Saint Michel, Pompeii, and Saint Peter's Basilica?are explained, creating a moving and artistic travel experience. Each destination?with selections spanning more than 15 countries throughout Europe?is accompanied by easy-to-follow maps and directions.