Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco

The Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, established in 1536, is the oldest European institution of higher learning in the Americas and the first major school for interpreters and translators in the New World. Founded by the Franciscans on the site of an Aztec school, it aimed to educate Native American boys for the Catholic priesthood. Notable scholars like Bernardino de Sahagún taught there, contributing to significant works such as the Florentine Codex. The Colegio's legacy is marked by its role in bridging cultures and languages during a transformative period in Mexican history, making it a fascinating site for tourists and researchers interested in education, colonial history, and indigenous cultures.