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One of the most prestigious
universities of the country, which has formed illustrious scientists and
political figures of the country. Founded in 1651 but concluded in 1653.
History of the cloister reflects agitated XIX century avatars. First prison
while Pacifying Pablo Morillo was in the country.
Then first floor prison and second floor school. Army quarters in 1899 and
during the entity one thousand days war. Only in 1902, the house went back
to education Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Historical
Archive, one of the most valuable of the country operates in the house.
The cloister consists in a two story colonial building with Calatrava, legendary
school ensign, stone engraved cross on the gate, The hall leads to the cloistered
patio of imposing arches and monolithic stone columns in the center of which
Fray Cristóbal de Torres school founder statue. José Celestino
Mutis remains rest in La Bordadita chapel. |