# 35-Ft Chocolate Towers The Built-to-Scale St. Stephens Clock Proves It's Christmas Time By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-landmarks-giant-chocolate-architecture References: [news.sky](http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Big-Ben-Chocolate-Reproduction-In-Italy-Stands-36-Feet-High/Media-Gallery/200812215175445?lpos=World_News_First_Strange_News__Strap_Teaser_Region__0&lid=GALLERY_15175445_Big_Ben_Chocolate_Reproduction_In_It) This 35-foot clock tower made entirely from chocolate blows my mind. It is simply so detailed, and at 35 feet tall, it’s a [massive sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tor-alva), never mind a massive structure made of chocolate! It is a built-to-scale model of St. Stephen’s by artist Angelo Feduzzi, the same person who actually made the chocolate. It took more than 17,600 pounds of chocolate to make the tower, and it promotes a [Christmas food festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-village-in-the-sky) in Macerata Feltria, Italy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Architecture:** The creation of intricate and detailed structures entirely from food provides an opportunity for innovative and unique dining experiences. - **Food Sculptures:** The use of food as a medium for artistic expression presents an opportunity to merge the worlds of art and culinary creations. - **Holiday-themed Food Festivals:** The creation of festivals centered around holiday-themed food promotes cultural celebration and encourages culinary innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can incorporate edible architecture and food sculptures into their designs and menus to provide memorable and Instagram-worthy experiences for their guests. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate edible architecture and food sculptures into their events to create unique and visually stunning centerpieces and decor. - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can leverage the popularity of holiday-themed food festivals to showcase their products and inspire culinary innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Cream Chocolate Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creme-egg-2.md) - [Festive Holiday Chocolate Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-nut-selection.md) - [Artist-Designed Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venchi-x-anna-higgie-prestige-advent-calendar.md) - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md) - [White 3D-Printed Tower Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tor-alva.md) - [Luxurious Smartphone Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-iphone-15-pro-max.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Robotic Fashion House Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-vivienne-sur-malle.md) - [Fan-Favorite Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-everything-advent-calendar.md)