Colegio Nacional de Monserrat

The Colegio Nacional de Monserrat is a public preparatory school in Córdoba housed in a Spanish Colonial structure. The campus features three courtyards opening onto classrooms, administrative areas, and various academic facilities designed around these open-air spaces.

The school was founded in 1687 by the Society of Jesus as a boarding institution under royal charter from Spain. Over the following centuries, it grew into one of the region's leading educational establishments.

The school is deeply rooted in the local community and has long shaped educational life in the city. Families throughout Córdoba view admission as a mark of academic achievement and opportunity.

Entry to the school is through an entrance examination held annually. As a national monument, access to certain areas may be limited depending on ongoing classes and academic activities.

The basement once housed an early printing press that operated there for a year, making it one of the first in the Río de la Plata region. This facility played an important role in spreading knowledge and information across South America at that time.

Location: Córdoba

Inception: 1687

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

Address: Obispo Trejo 292/294

Website: http://cnm.unc.edu.ar

GPS coordinates: -31.41892,-64.18683

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23