The World's Must-See Places

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Captivating journey through the world's most remarkable places.

This book is a visual feast for the curious traveler, offering an immersive experience through stunning 3-D cutaway artwork that allows you to explore the inner workings of iconic landmarks. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, each destination is carefully chosen for its historical and architectural significance. Whether you're an avid globetrotter or an armchair explorer, this book will ignite your wanderlust and transport you to the must-see places of the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The World's Must-See Places

Regular price $16.21
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ISBN: 9780756683825
Authors: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: DK Publishing
Date of Publication: 2011-09-19
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, History, Art
Goodreads rating: 4.08
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The World's Must-See Places takes you on a tour of more than 100 of the world's greatest sights. In true DK Eyewitness Travel Guide style, each page of the book will show you what other books only tell you, with unique 3-D cutaway artwork that lets you look inside each building as if you were there. Ancient, classical, and modern sights from every continent are included. Each featured sight has been selected for its uniqueness, or its historical or architectural importance, and many are included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. The sights include iconic landmarks, such as Chartres Cathedral and Sydney Opera House, and lesser-known gems, including the Kairouan Mosque in Tunisia and the Toshu-gu Shrine in Japan.In addition to engaging text that describes each sight, sidebars and text panels cover topics such as the architectural style of the building, the architect and his works, or historic events or people that shaped the building as we know it today.This book not only inspires readers to visit featured sights, but will also dazzle armchair travelers who prefer to explore these cultural wonders from the comfort of their own homes.
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Captivating journey through the world's most remarkable places.

This book is a visual feast for the curious traveler, offering an immersive experience through stunning 3-D cutaway artwork that allows you to explore the inner workings of iconic landmarks. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, each destination is carefully chosen for its historical and architectural significance. Whether you're an avid globetrotter or an armchair explorer, this book will ignite your wanderlust and transport you to the must-see places of the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.