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. 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. The Ancient College of San Micolas Obispo in Patzcuaro, Michoacan (Museum of Follk Arts) In 1580 when the episcopal...