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Her Majesty Queen Sofía, the former queen consort of Spain, visited the Geghard Monastery complex accompanied by Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan during her visit to the Republic of Armenia.
Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain toured the monastery complex and learned about the history of this exceptional monument of medieval Armenian architecture, the ministry said in a press release.
The Queen listened to spiritual music, experiencing the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the Armenian people.
The “Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley” site has been granted Enhanced Protection status by UNESCO, recognizing its exceptional importance to humanity. Geghard Monastery and the Upper Azat Valley are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a site of outstanding universal value.
Queen Sofía of Spain’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 friendly ties between Armenia and Spain.