Adela Calzado, Official Guide in Córdoba
Art historian, official guide of the Mosque-Cathedral and heritage interpreter
Why choose me as your guide in Córdoba
My name is Adela Calzado and I graduated in Art History from the University of Córdoba (2013–2017).
Through this website I share my knowledge and my passion for the art, history and heritage of Córdoba, and I invite you to discover it with me in person. As an official guide, I offer guided visits designed for you to experience Córdoba in a close, rigorous and emotional way.
Contarte Córdoba is a one-person business: I answer your message, plan your visit and guide it personally.
How my tours feel
Training and official accreditations
Art historian
Graduate in Art History, University of Córdoba, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters (2013–2017).
Official guide and heritage interpreter
Registered with the Official College of Doctors and Graduates in Philosophy and Letters of Córdoba (2021).
Authorised interpreter of the Mosque-Cathedral
Authorised by the Cabildo Catedral of Córdoba (2023).
Master's in Teacher Training
University Master's degree in Teacher Training, specialty Social Sciences, Geography and History (2019).
RASGO guide
Part of the Network of Spanish Jewish Quarters (RASGO), which brings together guides specialised in Jewish heritage.
What the Cabildo authorisation means
In 2023 I obtained authorisation from the Cabildo Catedral of Córdoba as an official interpreter of the Mosque-Cathedral, an accreditation held by a limited number of guides, which supports the highest level of rigour in interpreting Córdoba's most visited monument.
Art and teaching
My passion for art and teaching has driven my academic and professional path. The Master's in Teacher Training gave me valuable tools to convey the history, art and cultural heritage of Córdoba during my visits, so every tour becomes a chance to inspire.
University internship
I did my internship at the archaeological site of Medina Azahara, the Caliphal city and World Heritage Site since 2018, working in the preservation and study of this extraordinary place.
Final degree project
My final degree project focused on the restoration of the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos of Córdoba, studying the architectural and cultural evolution of the monument through time.
Reviews of my tours in Córdoba
Google reviews, translated from Spanish.
“On Monday we did the Jewish Quarter + Mosque-Cathedral route of Córdoba with Adela. It was a real treat, as it turned out to be a visit just for us. She gave us a very pleasant and interesting tour that put what we were seeing in historical context. I highly recommend doing this visit with her.”
“Visiting the Mosque of Córdoba with Adela was a luxury. You can really tell she is an art historian and official guide, because she has the gift of explaining the whole historical context of the building in a very enjoyable and easy-to-follow way.”
“I wanted to visit the Mosque of Córdoba with an art history expert and, after a lot of searching and reading reviews, I chose Adela. We were all delighted: we loved the way she told the story of Córdoba, how dynamic the tour was, and how she kept us engaged and taking part.”
Discover Córdoba with me
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