The Autonomous University of Puebla, whose origins trace back to the XVI century, constitutes a pillar for higher education and scientific research in the region and occupies a prominent place among public universities in the country, due to the concerted effort of all members of the university community. This institution had as principal patron the spanish merchant Don Melchor de Covarrubias and was founded by a deed dated on April 15, 1587 with the name of College of the Holy Spirit. With the funds donated by Covarrubias, in 1670 construction began of the building now known as Carolino, which was concluded towards the end of the XVIII century, even though additional features were added in the XIX century and the southern and eastern façades were modified at the beginning of the XX century.