Antigua - University of San Carlos / Museum of Colonial Art

(Local Name: Universidad de San Carlos / Museo de Arte Colonial) Universidad de San Carlos was founded in 1676. Considered one of the most beautiful, intact examples of colonial architecture in Antigua, the University's interior features a fine courtyard surrounded by Moorish arches. Its main building c 1763, houses the Museo de Arte Colonial, noted for the Saint Francis series of paintings by colonial artist Cristóbal de Villapando. In some of the old lecture rooms, scenes of university life in the 18th C have been recreated