Colegio de San Jerónimo

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    cnr Calzada de Santa Lucía & 1a Calle Poniente, city center

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The Colegio de San Jerónimo was built in 1757 and used as a school by friars of the Merced order, but because it did not have royal authorization, it was taken over in 1761 by Spain's Carlos III, and in 1765 designated for use as the Real Aduana (Royal Customs House). Today it's a tranquil, mostly open air site. The handsome cloister centers on a lovely octagonal fountain, which operates most days - it's an evocative setting for various dance and other cultural performances.

Make your way upstairs for some excellent photo angles of Volcán Agua through stone archways.