It’s already a classic, and yet the monumental chocolate city that La Estepeña crafts every year for Christmas never ceases to amaze. Estepa, as the undisputed home of the Christmas spirit in the province of Seville and in Andalusia, excels not only in traditional pastries but also in this annual showcase. This season, the company pays tribute to the city of Seville by crafting a meticulous and imposing chocolate replica of Seville’s Plaza de España.
Originally designed by architect Aníbal González for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, the plaza now stands in chocolate. Thanks to the skill of master artisans—this year’s piece was created by Nicolás Fernández and María Ángeles García—the recreation has become a reality and can be visited through January 5, 2027.
Two metric tons of cocoa to recreate Seville’s Plaza de España
2,000 kilos of dark, milk, and white chocolate are combined with fondant and praline to capture every distinctive feature of the complex. From the majesty of its twin towers and porticoed galleries to the gentle curve of the navigable pond, spanned by its characteristic ornate bridges.
The color contrast between the different cocoa purities evokes with astonishing fidelity the classic combination of exposed brick, marble, and glazed ceramic that defines Andalusian regionalism.
The main attraction of the City of Chocolate
This recreation of the Plaza de España thus becomes the star attraction of the famous “City of Chocolate” that La Estepeña opens to the public every year.
A must-see that not only celebrates Andalusia’s historical and architectural heritage but also the mastery of a craft that transforms the tradition of pastry-making into pure artistic and sensory devotion.
Hours, prices, and tips for your visit
The exhibition is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Closed on December 25 and January 1. On January 5, it is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
On La Estepeña’s website, visitors are urged to avoid peak hours (that is, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.).
Admission is €3.50 through November 27; from then until January 5, it is €4.
The production area is open to visitors, although it will not be accessible from December 11 (inclusive).
