As part of her visit to the Republic of Armenia, Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain visited Geghard Monastery, accompanied by Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan.

Her Majesty toured the monastic complex and learned about the history of this exceptional monument of medieval Armenian architecture. She also listened to sacred music, experiencing the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the Armenian people.

The site of the ‘Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley’ has been granted enhanced protection status, recognizing its outstanding significance to humanity. The monastery and the Upper Azat Valley are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a site of outstanding universal value.

Queen Sofía’s visit to Armenia will continue until October 29. Her Majesty will attend the award ceremony of the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, as well as events aimed at strengthening the bonds of friendship between Armenia and Spain.