Spain’s Queen Sofia, accompanied by Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, visited the Geghard Monastery complex during her visit to Armenia. Queen Sofia toured the monastery and learned about the history of this exceptional monument of medieval Armenian architecture. She also listened to spiritual music, experiencing Armenia’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. The “Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley” site has been granted Enhanced Protection status, recognizing its exceptional importance to humanity. The monastery and the Upper Azat Valley are also included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Queen Sofia’s visit to Armenia will continue until October 29. Her Majesty is scheduled to attend the award ceremony of the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, as well as events aimed at strengthening friendly relations between Armenia and Spain.