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Church of St. Hovhannes-Mkrtich was built in 1710 on the hilltop of Kond district in Yerevan, at the site of the medieval church destroyed by the earthquake. A wealthy citizen of Yerevan, Melik Aghamal, took over the expenditure of the construction of the church. Like Churches of St. Pogos Petros, St. Zoravor and St. Katoghike of late Middle Ages, St. hovhannes-Mkrtich is of the type of three-nave basilica with a prayer room, the main altar and the two sacristies on the east side.

Province boasts of churches that date back to the Spanish Colonial Period. These churches reflect not just the historical cultural heritage but also the architectural heritage as well.

In 1869, Armenian land gave birth to a composer, collector of folk songs, priest, music ethnologist, singer, choirmaster, teacher, and founder of the Armenian National Classical Composer School of Komitas. Soghomon Soghomonyan was born in Alatolu, in a family deeply involved in music. As he lost his parents early, his grandmother looked after him until 1881, when Soghomon was chosen among 20 candidates and entered the seminary of Echmiatsin (where he impressed the Catholicos with his singing talent) and finished it in 1893 when he became a monk. Newly ordained priests, according to church traditions, are given new names, and Soghomon was renamed Komitas after a 7th century Armenian Catholicos who was also a hymn writer. In 1893, he obtained the title Vardapet, meaning a priest or a church scholar.

Shore excursion from Suez port to visit the Islamic and Coptic sites in Old Cairo (Roman fortress of Bablyon, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo'allaka church, then to St. Sergius which sheltered the holy family,Ben Ezra jewish synagouge,Saladdin citadel(photo stop),Amr Ibn Alas mosque(First mosque in Africa)& Khan Elkhalili bazaar).

Russia with its immense historical and cultural heritage is one of the most exciting destinations for tourist from all over the world. Russia arouses the historical memories of Peter the Great, Lenin, Stalin, the banks of the Volga enriched with palaces and the old churches of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

f you have thought Goa is all about sunny beaches, historical churches and pint beer, it is time that you explore other places by driving for few hours by road from Goa. The two states of Maharashtra and Karnataka closely borders Goa and is home to several beautiful and heritage towns. Indian Holiday offers information on weekend getaways from Goa within 300km.

The great Brecon Beacons National Park is easily reachable from the various cottages in Brecon. One of the most ideal times to book Brecon apartments is during the Brecon Jazz Festival that draws tourists from all across the globe. The South Wales Borderers Museum, St. Mary's Church, and the Brecon Cathedral are some other notable points of interest which you can easily cover from your Brecon accommodation. You can plan for a short trip to Crickhowell, served with numerous Crickhowell holiday rentals. To explore the whole of Powys, put your base at one of the Powys holiday rentals.

The province of Lori is located in the northeast of Armenia, It is the largest in area among the eleven provinces of Armenia. With its rugged mountains, steep gorges and the valleys of Pambak, Debet and Dzoraget rivers, Lori is a dramatically beautiful Marz. Lori is home to numerous ancient churches and monuments.

Few hours are enough to tour the must see sites in Sharm El Sheikh, We pick you up from Sharm El Sheikh port with an A/C car with our multi lingual tour leaders, you will have the chance to visit most of Sharm El Sheikh highlights, Visit Old town, Naama bay, Sharks bay,Nabq bay,the biggest mosque and Church in the city..

A sightseeing day trip from Taba border or Taba hotel to visit the famous city of Cairo, its must see sites, attractins, highligts, The Pyramids of Giza, including the famous Sphinx, visit a Papyrus Institute, the Egyptian Museum, the Coptic area of Cairo, the fortress of Babylon, the Hanging Church, ride delucca on the Nile and more..

Embark on an enchanting journey to Shimla with our specially curated trip packages, now offering up to 30% off. The colonial charm, scenic beauty, and pleasant climate of Shimla make it an ideal getaway. Our packages cater to various preferences, whether it's exploring the historic Ridge, soaking in panoramic views from Jakhoo Hill, or strolling through the vibrant Mall Road lined with shops and eateries. From cozy accommodations to meticulously planned itineraries covering attractions like the Christ Church, Shimla State Museum, and Chadwick Falls, our packages ensure an immersive and delightful experience. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the beauty of Shimla while enjoying significant discounts on our exclusive trip packages.

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