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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
 

The University of San Carlos

La Universidad de San Carlos

 
 
The University of San Carlos Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2015
1. The University of San Carlos Marker
Inscription.  
Este es el edificio
de la Antigua
Universidad de San Carlos
fundada en 1675
de aqui irradio la cultura a
todo el Reyno de Goathemala

English translation:
This building is the
original site of the
University of San Carlos
founded in 1675
from here culture was spread
throughout the land of Goathemala

 
Erected 1943.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1675.
 
Location. 14° 33.379′ N, 90° 43.953′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is on 5a Calle Oriente close to 3a Avenida Norte. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Rector and Graduate of the University of San Carlos (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Cortés y Larraz (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (within shouting distance of this marker); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco Marroquín (about 90 meters away); Palace of the Captaincy General (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
 
Wide view of The University of San Carlos Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 8, 2015
2. Wide view of The University of San Carlos Marker
The marker is directly to the right of the large doors in the center of the University of San Carlos building.
The University of San Carlos Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 22, 2015
3. The University of San Carlos Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 721 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.   3. submitted on January 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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