The Ancient College of San Nicolas Obispo in Patzcuaro, Michoacan (Museum of Folk Arts)
Among the important places to visit in
Pátzcuaro is the Ancient College of San Nicolás (Museum of Folk Arts).
It’s just two blocks from our Hotel Mansión Iturbe. Go up the hill (Vasco
de Quiroga) toward the Basílica. The Museo is on the left corner.
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| The Ancient College of San Nicolas Obispo in Patzcuaro, Michoacan |
It was built in 1540 at the direction of Don Vasco de Quiroga, in honor of Saint Nicolas Patron Bishop of Madrigal de
las Altas Torres, Spain, where Don Vasco was originally from.
Back then, the aim of this College was to
train priests to learn about the indigenous peoples, their custom, and culture,
as well as the indigenous (Purépecha) language. They also taught indigenous
children to read and write.
In 1543, King Charles I of Spain decreed
that henceforth it would be the Royal College of San Nicolas Obispo.
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| The Ancient College of San Micolas Obispo in Patzcuaro, Michoacan (Museum of Follk Arts) |
In 1580 when the episcopal residence
passed to Valladolid (Morelia), the College merged with that of San Miguel
Guayangareo.
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| The Ancient College of San Micolas Obispo in Patzcuaro, Michoacan (Museum of Follk Arts) |
The Ancient College is considered the
oldest in the Americas, the presage of what is today the Michoacana University
of San Nicolas de Hidalgo, one of the most traditional educational institutions
in Mexico where great heroes and characters from the history of Mexico have
studied.
Currently, this historic monument houses
the Museum of Folk Arts. We recommend that you visit this museum if you want to
understand more about the different things that the indigenous people of the
region work, such as lacquers, woods, pottery, and textiles.
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| Museum of Folk Art in Pátzcuaro at the Ancient College of San Nicolas Obispo |
Its lovely patio, traditional kitchen,
and troje are some of the favorite places our guests love to visit.
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| Mexican Courtyard at the Ancient College of San Nicolas Obispo in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán |
On your next visit to Pátzcuaro,
give yourself time to discover our cultural and historical heritage. Another
legacy of Don Vasco de Quiroga, now converted into an interesting
museum.
*Text and pictures property of Hotel Mansión Iturbe in Patzcuaro
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