There are plenty of fantasticLegosets out there for fans of all skill levels, and if you’re looking to upgrade your building talents a bit, you can’t go wrong with the Lego Architecture line. These kits are based on real-world locations and buildings, providing an intricate redesign of some of the most recognizable locations from across the globe.
These kits are generally a bit more advanced than your average Lego kit, requiring more attention to detail and consideration when building, making them great for adult Lego fans and those who have been looking for a cool new set to display.
Lego Architecture - Taj Mahal
See One Of India’s Treasured Landmarks
A bit more challenging than other Lego Architecture sets, the Taj Mahal is a fantastic set for anyone entranced with the majesty of the mausoleum. This intricate design is built so you may remove the central chamber to see even into the crypt beneath it.
A step-up in terms of complexity, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India is a fantastic build for anyone who has visited the mausoleum over the course of their life or has wanted to visit and hasn’t had the opportunity yet.
There are tons of little details in this set, including the crypt with the tombs of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan, the monumental iwans, the iconic main dome, four chhatris and four slender minarets. So accurate is this set, that you can visit the crypt at any time by removing the central chamber. Once assembled, the set has a special Lego brick with the words ‘Taj Mahal’ inscribed on it, making it a great piece for anyone looking for a sleeker,more displayable piece for your office or room.
Lego Architecture - London
London has never looked better
Travel all the way to England with the London Lego Architecture set. There are five main buildings in this set, giving you a great view of the London skyline to display on your shelf or bookcase.
The London skyline can be found in your very own room thanks to the Lego Architecture Skyline collection set of London. This set is an accurate scale model of the various buildings you will see looking out at London, making it a very cool set to pick up if you’re missing jolly old London.
There are five unique buildings in this set: the National Gallery, Nelson’s Column, Big Ben (also known as the Elizabeth Tower), the Tower Bridge, and the observation wheel of the London Eye. Sitting at 468 pieces, this set isn’t too large, making it a great addition to a bookshelf or if you have some extra space available on your desk.
Lego Architecture - Statue of Liberty
Lady Liberty, Mini-Sized
Standing atop Liberty Island, though a little more plastic than her normal copper appearance, the Statue of Liberty comes in the Lego Architecture collection. Complete with her torch and tablet, there’s a lot to love about this set, especially if you’re a fan of the Big Apple.
Hot off the heels of London, we have the equally recognizable Statue of Liberty. While the original Statue of Liberty normally stands more than 305 feet tall on Liberty Island just outside New York City, this set comes in at around 17 inches tall and will take 1,685 pieces to fully assemble.
This set has a lot of great little details that you can discover on your own. There are the intricate, flowing robes which look accurate when compared to the real statue, the broken shackles around Lady Liberty’s feet, and the tablet and torch that she carries.
Lego Architecture - Great Pyramid of Giza
Half A Pyramid But A Whole Lot Of Fun
An amazing look back at the origins of the Great Pyramid of Giza, this Lego Architecture set imagines what the Pyramid looked like shortly after completion. You get not only the Great Pyramid but the nearby Nile River and plenty of the environment around them.
Built around the year 2,550 B.C.E, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and this set brings it back to its stunning original look. This set takes you on a fascinating journey into how the Great Pyramid might have been made with an ingenious design feature.
Removing the white outer shell of the Great Pyramid reveals a whole world inside. There’s a whole system going on inside this build, with devices and tools that may have been used in the construction of the Pyramid itself. Turning the set around reveals the King’s and Queen’s Chambers and many of the tunnels inside the Pyramid. You can even link up this set with another Great Pyramid of Giza to recreate the complete Pyramid.
The area around the Pyramid itself includes the Nile River as it is thought to have appeared in ancient times, with two smaller pyramids, two mortuary temples, a bunch of adorable little Sphinx statues, and even boats in the Nile.
Lego Architecture - Singapore
A Skyline Right In Your Home
Traveling the world can be expensive, so if you’re looking to make your way to Singapore on a budget, you could always explore the Lego Architecture version of the city. This set takes five of the most iconic buildings from the city and brings them together against the Singapore River.
Back in the modern world, this Lego Architecture set takes you to Singapore with plenty of iconic buildings and lots of great details that let you visit the city even if you don’t have your passport ready. There are six buildings in this Skyline Collection, bringing together some of the most recognizable locations in the city on the Singapore River.
You’ll recognize the Marina Bay Sands, OCBC Centre, One Raffles Place, Lau Pa Sat food market, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, and the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay. While this kit is a little larger, coming in at 827 pieces, this set is great for beginners looking to step up their Lego skills.
Lego Architecture - New York City
New York City Never Looked So Small
Anyone who has been to New York City knows how staggeringly small you can feel among the skyscrapers and all the people. With the Lego Architecture set of New York City, you can tower over the city while you admire all the intricate little details that come with the set.
If you’re not satisfied with just the Statue of Liberty Lego Architecture set, you can always upgrade it with the New York City Skyline Collection set. This set highlights five of the most iconic buildings from New York City, including the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Flatiron Building, One World Trade Center, and a much smaller Statue of Liberty complete with its own Liberty Island.
This set is an accurate scale model of the real buildings, making it a very cool collector’s piece for anyone who loves the Big Apple. As a neat little bonus, this set includes a collectible booklet that has some interesting information about the design, architecture, and history of the buildings included in the set.
LEGO Architecture - Himeji Castle
One Of Japan’s Best Preserved Castles, In One Challenging Set
One of the most complicated, and rewarding sets from the Lego Architecture line is Himeji Castle. There are plenty of little details to obsess over with this set, including three different cherry trees, turrets, and a hidden interior display that is revealed when you take off the top of the main building.
The Himeji Castle in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan is the largest and most visited castle in Japan, which makes sense given it is one of the best preserved feudal period castles, having been finished in the early 1600s.
The Himeji Castle set is comprised of 2,125 separate pieces, focusing on theupper level of the castle’s huge grounds. This set includes plenty of little details, including the castle’s turrets, pathways, and asymmetric walls. Taking off the top of the castle reveals an interpretation of the inside of the castle, shrunk down to Lego size. Outside the castle, there’s a beautiful garden that includes three cherry trees, two of which have green leaves with the third already blooming with pink blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Some Of The Hardest Lego Sets To Assemble?
It’s no surprise that some Lego sets are more challenging than others. Some of the hardest sets you may challenge yourself with are the Taj Mahal, the Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000, and the Icons Concorde.
Why Do Lego Sets Retire?
Not every Lego set can remain in print all the time. Sometimes, older Lego sets need to rotate out tomake way for new Lego sets or for updated models.
What Is The Largest Lego Set?
Some Lego sets are larger than others, and the Lego Art World Map is a monstrous one. Coming in at 11,695 pieces in total, the World Map is the largest Lego set ever made.
