A NICE PLACE SINCE 1583
What would you think if I tell you that one of
the famous college, here in Mexico was created by the Jesuits? In the center
town, in the street of Justo Sierra is the “Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso”.
In 1583 was born this college because the
Jesuits started their educative labor in the capital. Thanks to the economic
boom of the viceroyalty and the financial strength of the Society of Jesus,
this place is one of the most representative’s examples of the barroco style
here in Mexico.
The history of the Jesuit foundation concluded
when it was occupied for the “Escuela Nacional Preparatoria” after this it was
closed to the public until the 1992. The
National Autonomous University of Mexico, the National Council for Culture and
the Arts and the Department of the Federal District are the new owners of this
place.
In my opinion is a great place to visit, because
it has a lot of expositions to all the public. If you visit Mexico don’t forget
to visit this important college.