Recommended read - 1001 Historic Sites

1001 Historic Sites to see before you die

Take a look at this wonderful guide on worldwide historic sites from Octopus publishing. From Stonehenge to Machu Picchu and many more famous and less well known sites in between. Its a wonderful light read and ideal for the coffee table and planning your next trip. Produced in partnership with Unesco, it describes each site in enough detail to get you interested and has some fantastic pictures of sites too.


Some of my personal favourites include:


We'd love to hear your thoughts on this and your favourite historical sites visited on an Explore trip, so why not drop us a line at beenthere@explore.co.uk

What's more, until the 29th May 2008, you can get 20% off by visiting the Octopus books site - 1001 Historic sites to see before you die.

This is what the publishers have to say:

1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die

This sumptuous visual guide provides you with a comprehensive compendium of the world's most historical locations. From Stonehenge to the Great Wall of China, from Sterkfontein Caves - the 'cradle of humanity' in South Africa to ancient Mayan cities and from great cathedrals of Europe to majestic Middle Eastern mosques and Indian temples, this book explores all the sites that bear significance to mankind today.

Places where Kings and Queens were crowned, wars were won and lost, and Gods were worshipped are all featured here, as well as sites that saw great advancements in structural engineering. Some will be familiar to all, others are less well-known but informed, entertaining text and stunning photography will ensure the reader has immense satisfaction at the discovery of each and every one.

ISBN: 9781844035984
R.R.P.: £20.00