Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía explore Empúries ruins amid foundation events

The Princess of Girona and her sister, Infanta Sofía, visited the Empúries archaeological site on Wednesday, continuing the activities of the Princesa de Girona Foundation Source: lavanguardia, infobae. The site, the most important Greco-Roman complex in the Iberian Peninsula, features both a Greek (Emporion) and a Roman (Emporiae) city Source: abces.

The visit

The sisters arrived around 12:15 pm and were greeted by site directors Mónica Borrell and Marta Santos Source: lavanguardia. They toured the Roman city's main street, a fish-salting factory, the agora, and the reconstructed stoa Source: elconfidencial. A highlight was a replica of the Asclepius statue, the Greek god of medicine Source: lavanguardia. They also observed ongoing excavations by students of the archaeology summer course, which celebrates its 80th edition this year Source: elconfidencial. The tour included the museum, featuring original artifacts like the Asclepius statue and a lead commercial letter Source: lavanguardia.

Both sisters wore casual attire: Leonor in a white outfit with a fuchsia blazer and a handmade pouch from Heimat Atlántica, while Sofía opted for blue pants and a white asymmetric top Source: abces, elespanol.

Reunion with the King and Queen

At 1:25 pm, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined them for a working meeting with the Young Advisory Council of the Foundation Source: infobae. The council presented its three main lines of action: promoting positive role models, emotional well-being of youth, and others Source: elconfidencial.