National School of Buenos Aires, Public secondary school in Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Description
The Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires is a public secondary school located in the Monserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires in Argentina. The building displays tall stone columns, symmetrical rows of windows, and wide interior corridors that span multiple floors.
History
Bartolomé Mitre founded the institution in 1863 as part of the University of Buenos Aires and established it as a national reference model for education. It later received national historic site recognition for its role in Argentine educational history.
Culture
Students and teachers often gather in the central patio, which serves as an informal meeting point between classes throughout the day. The academic atmosphere shows in the hallways, where students discuss subjects while moving between classrooms.
Practical
Access to the building is generally limited during weekday school hours, as it remains a functioning educational institution. Visitors should inquire in advance about public tours or special events to view the interior.
Did you know?
The library preserves first editions and manuscripts from Argentine writers who studied or taught at the institution. Some classrooms still use original wooden furniture and blackboards from the late 1800s.
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