# College of San Ildefonso

Mexico City, Mexico

A former Jesuit college founded in 1588, San Ildefonso is widely called the birthplace of Mexican muralism. Its colonial courtyards hold landmark frescoes by Orozco, Rivera, and Siqueiros, and it now serves as a major art museum.

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Coordinates: 19.43605, -99.13065833

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