This year's edition of the Cordoba Patio Festival is marked by an unusual and unexpected presence: the LEGO Flower Courtyard. The initiative, located in the historic Orive Palace, has managed to attract the attention of both Cordobans and visitors, fusing contemporary creativity with the deep cultural and floral roots of the patios that have given the city international fame.
It is striking how a proposal outside the official competition has achieved its own prominence in this celebration, and all thanks to a installation made entirely with LEGO piecesThis composition, which can be visited from the 5 al 18 de mayo, has quickly become one of the main attractions of the event, surprising for the level of detail and originality with which the typical flowers of Cordoba's patios have been reproduced.
A floral recreation based on LEGO bricks
El LEGO Flower Courtyard has more than 120.000 assembled pieces to create a particularly colorful and vibrant atmosphere. Among the elements that make up the exhibition are hanging pots, vertical gardens and a large flower mural, all built using elements from the LEGO Botanicals collection. Pablo González, recognized as the first LEGO certified professional in Spain, was the architect of this piece, hand-assembling each flower, petal by petal, to reflect such emblematic species as roses, lavenders, violets and poppies.
The installation has managed to integrate harmoniously into the Renaissance architecture of the Orive Palace, a building dating back to 1560 and which on this occasion adds to the classical heritage a playful and modern perspective of the floral universe. The exhibition can be visited every day during business hours 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. and 18:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m., in the Plaza de Orive in Córdoba, which facilitates access for families and national or international tourists.
Success in attendance and social echo
The uniqueness of this proposal has generated a great deal of expectation and a constant flow of visitors. According to data released by the City Council and other local sources, in the first days of the festival the LEGO attraction had already added more than 10.750 visits, even surpassing many of the historic and traditional courtyards. This figure demonstrates the interest that the project has generated, to the point that the Country Manager of LEGO Spain has publicly expressed his gratitude and surprise at the excellent reception from the Cordoban public and tourists.
The brand emphasizes that a great deal of work was done to ensure that this production was respectful of local traditions. The team's involvement was maximum so that the result was up to the event and the expectations. cultural values of CórdobaThe success has been confirmed by both the City Council and the opinions of those who come to explore the courtyard.
A milestone in the history of patios
It is striking that an installation outside the competition, composed of plastic flowers carefully crafted, has managed to place itself at the top of visitors' preferences, even ahead of patios with decades of history. According to general counts, in the first week of the Patio Festival, numbers close to 500.000 visits throughout the city, and the LEGO proposal emerged as the most popular among the institutional facilities.
This cultural phenomenon could pave the way for future collaborations and new ways to bring tradition to younger generations. For now, the brand hasn't confirmed any new offerings for upcoming editions, but the public's response is setting a precedent worth remembering.
The 2025 edition of the Córdoba Patio Festival will remain in the collective memory as one in which Innovation and tradition have gone hand in hand, thanks to this very special courtyard. The LEGO installation served not only to pay tribute to one of Córdoba's symbols, but also to invite people to experience the festival through fresh eyes, demonstrating that creativity can find its place even in the most deeply rooted traditions.