COLEGIO MAYOR DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROSARIO
Calle 14 No. 6-25
  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.
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