Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Palacio de Medicina
Cuidad de México · Centro Histórico
Photographed by Charles Berman, March 2, 2025
1. Palacio de Medicina Marker
Palacio de Medicina
Se comenzó a construir en 1732, el proyecto y la ejecución de la obra fueron encomendadas al maestro mayor de las obras materiales del Santo Oficio, el arquitecto Pedro de Arrieta. El edificio está ubicado al norte de la plaza de Santo Domingo el cual de terminó de construir en 1736. Fue sede del Santo Oficio por 84 años hasta su clausura en el año de 1820.
En 1838 el inmueble se subastó públicamente pero nadie mostró interés en él debido a los mitos e historias que surgieron alrededor de la Santa Inquisición. Por un tiempo, fue la sede del arzobispado de la Cuidad de México, de la Lotería Nacional, una escuela primaria y un cuartel militar; hasta que en 1854 se convertió en la Escuela de Medicina, y en 1910 pasó a ser parte de la recién fundada Universidad Nacional de México, hasta que en 1956 la escuela se trasladó a Ciudad Universitaria.
Se restauró en 1980 y desde el 22 de diciembre del mismo año se inauguró en el edificio el Museo de la Medicina Mexicana y alberga el departamento de Historia y Filosofía de la medicina, el Archivo Histórico de la Facultad de Medicina, la Biblioteca Histórica-Medica Dr. Nicolás León y la unidad administrativa.
History of the Building
Construction began in 1732, the project and execution of the work was entrusted to the master builder of material works of the Holy Office, the architect Pedro de Arrieta. The building was located to the north of the Santo Domingo square and was completed in 1736. It was the headquarters of the Holy Office for 84 years until its closure in 1820.
In 1838 the building was publicly auctioned but nobody showed interest in it due to the myths and stories around the Holy Inquisition. For a while, it was the headquarters of the Archbishopric of Mexico City, the National Lottery, an elementary school and a military barracks until 1854 it became the School of Medicine, and in 1910 it became part of the newly founded National University of Mexico, until 1956 when the school moved to Ciudad Universitaria.
It was restored in 1980 and since December 22 of the same year the Museum of Mexican Medicine was inaugurated in the same building and houses the Department of History and Philosophy of Medicine, the Historical Archive of the School of Medicine, the Dr. Nicolás León Historical-Medical Library and the Administrative Unit.
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Location. 19° 26.274′ N, 99° 8.008′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of República de Brasil and República de Venezuela, on the right when traveling north on República de Brasil. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: República de Brasil 35, Ciudad de México 06010, 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: Ex-Palace of the Inquisition (a few steps from this marker); Manuel Acuña (a few steps from this marker); House of the Adelantados of New Galicia (within shouting distance of this marker); Servando Teresa de Mier
Photographed by Charles Berman, March 2, 2025
2. Palacio de Medicina Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2025, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2025, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
