Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Former College of San Ildefonso
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
1. Former College of San Ildefonso Marker
fundado en el siglo XVI. Este edificio fue construido en el siglo XVIII para el Colegio y posteriormente fue sede de la Escuela Nacional Preparatoria. Alberga un importante acervo arqueológico, histórico y mural con obras de José Clemente Orozco, Jean Charlot, Fernando Leal, David Alfaro Siqueiros y Diego Rivera.
Former College of San Ildefonso,
founded in the 16th century. This building was built in the 18th century for the College and then later hosted the National Preparatory School. It houses an important archaeological, historical and mural collection with works by José Clemente Orozco, Jean Charlot, Fernando Leal, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Diego Rivera.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Education • Hispanic Americans.
Location. 19° 26.141′ N, 99° 7.855′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics (a few steps from this marker); Ocelotl-Cuauhxicalli (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tláloc Braziers (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Luis de Castilla (within shouting distance of this marker); The Seminary of San Ildefonso (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Offering 17 (about 90 meters away); Commemorative Dates in the Great Temple (about 90 meters away); Templo Mayor Museum (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
2. Former College of San Ildefonso and Marker
The marker is to the right of the main entrance to the Former College of San Ildefonso.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
3. Former College of San Ildefonso Marker in a view towards the west
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
4. Former College of San Ildefonso Marker, seen towards the east
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
