Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

1. The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo la Real y Pontificia Universidad de México, primera de América. La inauguró el virrey Luis de Velasco, en enero de 1553, iniciando sus clases en junio del mismo año.

English translation:
Here was the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico, the first in America. It was inaugurated by Viceroy Luis de Velasco in January 1553, and it began classes in June of the same year.

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1553.

Location. 19° 26.02′ N, 99° 7.905′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Moneda just east of Seminario, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Moneda 2, Ciudad de México 06060, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); Death of Benito Juárez (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Antonio Marquez G.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Manuel Gamio (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Nicolás Carpancho (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The First Printing Press in the Americas (about 90 meters away); The Mexica People (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

2. The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.