St. Bartholomew Major College

St. Bartholomew Major College is an educational institution in La Candelaria that serves both boys and girls. The facade displays neoclassical and Plateresque elements, while the interior is organized around several courtyards.

The Jesuits opened the school in January 1605 with seventy students under the patronage of Archbishop Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero. Over the centuries the building survived several earthquakes and political changes in Colombia.

The name honors Archbishop Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero, who enabled the foundation in the early 17th century. The building stands at a corner of Plaza de Bolívar and forms part of the historic center of Bogotá.

The institution sits directly across from Plaza de Bolívar and is easy to reach on foot from the city center. Visitors should note school hours, as access may be limited during classes.

The high school football team founded in 1937 grew into Millonarios, a professional club with multiple Colombian championships. To this day the professional club remembers its school origins.

Location: Bogotá

Inception: September 27, 1604

Founders: Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Website: http://sanbartolome.edu.co

GPS coordinates: 4.59639,-74.07556

Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:08