LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família revealed!
Posted by Huw,
A model of the beautiful Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona has been revealed. It contains in excess of 12,000 pieces, making it the largest LEGO set ever, in terms of number of parts.
It looks absolutely stunning, not only capturing the exquisite architectural details inside and out, but also the incredible lighting inside that's produced when the sun shines through the colourful stained-glass windows.
Construction of the basilica began in 1882 and a year later Antoni Gaudí took over the project. This year marks the centenary of his death, and although much work remains to finish sculptures and decorative elements, the building's main structure was completed earlier this year when the final stone was placed on top of the central tower.
Unfortunately, we have to wait five months before we can do the same on the model but, in the meantime, you can read the press release and view more pictures after the break.
21065 Sagrada Família
12,060 pieces, rated 18+
$799.99 / £649.99 / €749.99
Available to pre-order now and released on November 1st.
LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família set unveiled to honour Gaudí's 100-year legacy
To commemorate the centennial year of Antoni Gaudí’s passing, the LEGO Group today reveals the LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família set – a detailed new model inspired by one of the world’s most recognisable and ambitious buildings. Designed to reflect both the scale and spirit of Gaudí’s vision, the set offers builders an immersive way to explore the architecture of one of the most complex and celebrated buildings ever conceived.
The new set captures the evolving story of Barcelona’s most iconic landmark, with the building steps mirroring the basilica’s actual construction sequence. The build begins with the foundational Apse and Crypt, moves through Gaudí’s original Nativity façade and the dramatic Passion façade, before rising into the grand naves, Western Sacristy and six iconic towers. The final stage brings the model together with the Eastern Sacristy and the Glory façade.
Altogether, the model, which measures 62cm high, 47cm wide and 39 cm deep, features an impressive 12,060 LEGO elements, making it the largest LEGO building set ever released, by piece count. One unique detail is the striking stained-glass window effect, designed to echo the unique way light moves through the real basilica. Once complete, the model stands as a striking display piece, designed to be admired from every angle. This is a true centrepiece for travel lovers, history enthusiasts and architecture aficionados alike.
Rok Žgalin Kobe, LEGO Architecture Designer, said: “We felt an immense responsibility to do justice to the Sagrada Família through this design. Our goal was to honour Gaudí’s vision with the utmost respect, capturing the rhythm of the basilica’s construction, its extraordinary complexity and ambition, and translating that into an immersive building experience. This is not only the largest LEGO set ever, but a model of one of the most ambitious architectural works in the world. Balancing scale and precision, while remaining faithful to a living monument that has been evolving for more than a century, was a unique design challenge – and one we’re incredibly proud of.”
The LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família (21065) is available for pre-order from today, and goes on sale globally from 1st November 2026, priced at £649.99/ €749.99/ $799.99. Discover more and purchase at LEGO.com/SagradaFamilia or visit your nearest LEGO Store.
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That's a very fancy dust magnet that will almost certainly need a display case.
Very impressive, will get eventually
Looks like a lot of repetition when it comes to those towers. And a ton of pieces packed into a small area.
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I think jokes about stepping on a Lego are overplayed these days, as someone who's been into the hobby for most of my life, but jesus, imagine stepping on this thing.
Lots of interesting detail but I don't have the patience to build myself. I would still love to see it in a store one day.
Impressive build. No interest at all in getting it, but it is very impressive. Looks like there are some neat parts usage, so will likely just look up the instructions and enjoy from afar. And with that price, real afar.
Holy moly. That picture of the inside has really sold me.
To quote Nanny Ogg:
"A bugger to dust"
Another picture with Confidential watermark + a lifestyle picture with an empty table (on lego.com). Embarassing, get your shit together, LEGO.
It's the first LEGO set based off an Alan Parsons Project album!
So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia.
Love that the official LEGO page has the preliminary box art work and also a empty table for the product page. Bit of a rush job on the marketing there guys ahaha
Inside looks awesome but too repetitive and big for me.
Also, since when does LEGO religious stuff? Can we get a church in castle then?
Looks like they’ve actually managed to do a decent job of capturing the interior’s beauty, that’s honestly impressive
Mightly impressive set, but having built 21061 with a little more than a third of the pieces of this one I am not sure whether I would want to go through such an experience again. Although much of the repetitive building techniques of that set were spaced relatively well throughout the build this behemoth would surely bring that to another level.
And the price, while seemingly okay when compared to other themes, seems to be quite a lot more higher - relatively, of course - than for 21061 .
@Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
Former Basílic, Former Mosque, than a museum and now again a Mosque.
Must I explain the sensitivity?
@Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
That would be incredible! I'd by that in a heartbeat!
What a beast
Can I attach it to my ceiling upside down?
Impressive and expensive, getting this might take awhile. Lego are feeling ambitious with this, lotr and bricklink available soon.
Sanity checking, yes, this is an active Roman Catholic cathedral. "Sagrada Familia" of course translates to "Holy Family," referring to Saint Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Jesus.
Hopefully everyone, religious or not, will realize that a Lego Vatican or at least Saint Peter's Basilica if they don't include the "arms," would sell like hotcakes. Especially if it includes a Pope Lego, erm, Leo XIV.
I think this family church is beautiful in real life. I saw it once 30 years ago. I remember going in and taking a construction lift up the building. By then the entrances were already beautifully carved and they looked amazing. I’m glad to see it in Lego form now, and with such details. Unfortunately, I won’t get this set as I don’t know where to put it! Lol! It’s too big! I can’t imagine it being done on a smaller scale without sacrificing key details.
Fantastic. I would definitely leave a few pieces off until the original is complete though.
Yeah yeah, stunning set, highest piece count ever, WHO CARES ABOUT THAT, IT COMES WITH TRANS-CLEAR CRYSTALS!!
WOW!!! :O Now that's a lot of tan!
It's an impressive display model, and that interior is absolutely gorgeous. But I don't have the funds or the space for something this large.
@ambr said:
"Lots of interesting detail but I don't have the patience to build myself. I would still love to see it in a store one day."
This is my plan. It looks incredible but I don't have the space, money, or patience for it.
Oh wow - one of my favourite buildings anywhere in the world! I will probably have to buy it, but it looks like it'll maybe be more enjoyable to look at than it will be to build....
Interesting set, but not sure how many folks have a combination of the interest, budget and space to actually pull the trigger on a set like this. How many do they realistically expect to sell?
So, with this (and Notre Dame) TLG has dropped their veto on churches and sacred places overall. I'm glad. When will we see St. Peter at the Vatican?
So, with this (and Notre Dame) TLG has dropped their veto on churches and sacred places overall. I'm glad. When will we see St. Peter's in Vatican City?
This is stunning! A beautiful model of a beautiful building.
What a coincidence that my most hated repetitive build over (after over 150 sets) is just under 4 miles down the road ! Nou Camp was horrible, and this doesnt look promising. What is it about Barcelona ?
That's quite stunning. I'm glad that the architecture line is tackling more religious buildings now. There are so many cool buildings from all over the world.
This is definitely outside of my price range, but it might be worth a trip to the Lego store just to see it on display.
I don't see pin or clip connections between the sections that separate. This will need to be moved in sections.
@ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Sanity checking, yes, this is an active Roman Catholic cathedral. "Sagrada Familia" of course translates to "Holy Family," referring to Saint Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Jesus.
Hopefully everyone, religious or not, will realize that a Lego Vatican or at least Saint Peter's Basilica if they don't include the "arms," would sell like hotcakes. Especially if it includes a Pope Lego, erm, Leo XIV."
No, not a cathedral, a basilica. The Cathedral of Barcelona is a different (and less famous, but still beautiful) building.
(21061 Notre-Dame de Paris is an active cathedral, though.)
@Hiratha said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Sanity checking, yes, this is an active Roman Catholic cathedral. "Sagrada Familia" of course translates to "Holy Family," referring to Saint Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Jesus.
Hopefully everyone, religious or not, will realize that a Lego Vatican or at least Saint Peter's Basilica if they don't include the "arms," would sell like hotcakes. Especially if it includes a Pope Lego, erm, Leo XIV."
No, not a cathedral, a basilica. The Cathedral of Barcelona is a different (and less famous, but still beautiful) building.
(21061 Notre-Dame de Paris is an active cathedral, though.)"
My house is a cathedral to Lego. does that count ?
It hurts my fingers just to look at it, but man that's gorgeous
@Angry_Warlock said:
" @Hiratha said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Sanity checking, yes, this is an active Roman Catholic cathedral. "Sagrada Familia" of course translates to "Holy Family," referring to Saint Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Jesus.
Hopefully everyone, religious or not, will realize that a Lego Vatican or at least Saint Peter's Basilica if they don't include the "arms," would sell like hotcakes. Especially if it includes a Pope Lego, erm, Leo XIV."
No, not a cathedral, a basilica. The Cathedral of Barcelona is a different (and less famous, but still beautiful) building.
(21061 Notre-Dame de Paris is an active cathedral, though.)"
My house is a cathedral to Lego. does that count ? "
Depends. Did you put on a very fancy hat and some also very fancy robes and formally consecrate it as such?
Looks a bit… homogeneous to me. I’m sure in person it’s easier to tell one section of the structure from another, and I certainly understand why it’s all tan based on the source material, but it does blend it all together visually for me into a Sagrada soup. Maybe I expected too much, but the real-life Church has so much character and identity and it’s a shame this model doesn’t for me.
It looks impressive, but they should probably have finished the real one first /j
For this to be even remotely realistic, it needs at least a hundred thousand micofigs around. I visited it last November and was amazed by the amount of people who also thought it was worth a visit.
Not a big fan of the building and will never ever buy the Lego set, but I think it is cool Lego makes these outrageous niche sets.
There appears to be no ceiling for set prices...
Interested to read the review on this because that looks like one tedious build...16 of those towers? No thanks. I get it...that comes with the territory to build a structure such as this but, man, this would drive me crazy. And the price, I just can't fathom spending $800 on a LEGO set. It's impressive and the interior looks to be extremely well done, but mega-set fatigue is real.
This looks amazing, inside and out. Then again, the real thing is unbelievably complex build. I wish I had space for such sets. I still weep when I look at the Colosseum and the Notre-Dame.
@Wikimemia said:
"I think jokes about stepping on a Lego are overplayed these days, as someone who's been into the hobby for most of my life, but jesus, imagine stepping on this thing."
"Jesus Mary and Joseph, imagine stepping on this thing."
FTFY to account for the entire sagrada familia.
Funny....I never realized it actually has a fairly traditional church layout, just with a lot more (and not all that traditionally shaped) spires around it. it just looks so outlandish in every picture....
As for the set, as amazing as it looks, zero chance I'll be buying it. Not just because of the rather unholy price, but even more because it just seems like a very tedious build, and who has the space to properly display something as big as this?
Oh, and if churches are okay now, my vote goes to Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow next! I'm not religious, but that was such a fascinating place to visit! We all know the exterior, but it was the inside that really surprised me!
@Murdoch17 said:
"It's the first LEGO set based off an Alan Parsons Project album!"
So.....where are they hiding the Giant "Laser"?
Very impressive. Needs more cranes.
@Hiratha said:
" @Angry_Warlock said:
" @Hiratha said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Sanity checking, yes, this is an active Roman Catholic cathedral. "Sagrada Familia" of course translates to "Holy Family," referring to Saint Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Jesus.
Hopefully everyone, religious or not, will realize that a Lego Vatican or at least Saint Peter's Basilica if they don't include the "arms," would sell like hotcakes. Especially if it includes a Pope Lego, erm, Leo XIV."
No, not a cathedral, a basilica. The Cathedral of Barcelona is a different (and less famous, but still beautiful) building.
(21061 Notre-Dame de Paris is an active cathedral, though.)"
My house is a cathedral to Lego. does that count ? "
Depends. Did you put on a very fancy hat and some also very fancy robes and formally consecrate it as such?"
Yes.... with a bottle of whiskey in hand too ;-)
@Dougi said:
"Very impressive. Needs more cranes."
LOL there's your GWP!
Do I see stickers?
@dingbat591 said:
"So, with this (and Notre Dame) TLG has dropped their veto on churches and sacred places overall. I'm glad. When will we see St. Peter's in Vatican City?"
The way it’s been described to me is they won’t outright ban religious / sacred places now, but any Lego versions will be done just on the basis of how the building looks, if that makes sense?
So we’ll still never see churches or religious places in the main themes, but from a purely aesthetic point and the architecture of a place, Lego seems content to do that now.
I hope that it has a free gift with purchase mini set that includes a Antoni Gaudí minifigure
849,00 CHF
Crazy
And only $799.99 / £649.99 / €749.99
Yes, but no.
@Mojinator1973 said:
"That's a very fancy dust magnet that will almost certainly need a display case."
This really applies to a large number of modern day Lego sets that are not playsets
Just another instance of Lego flexing what they can do and who they can fleece money from. Its not a terrible value set but its still a very high price point. Whats wrong with a set sclaed more similar to the Notre Dame set?
TLG completely lost it. It's 200$ more expensive than rumored. Who has the money and space to buy these giant, overpriced sets every month?
Angkor Vat alt build in 3,2,1...
Meanwhile, unlike this designer, BDP folks are not allowed to use turntable bases without the top part! Not very nice is it?
While I have to admit that it looks quite impressive, I would never consider buying it.
Not because of the size, or the price, but because I am (obviously in the minority) of the opinion that the original looks ugly as heck, and with all those gratuitous spires looks totally ridiculous and more like a joke or something out of Disneyland.
I prefer traditional looks when it comes to churches, something like Cologne Cathedral or Westminster Abbey, or Notre Dame, or St. Paul's.
If I was into more outlandish looks I would prefer something like Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
@darthnorman said:
"Inside looks awesome but too repetitive and big for me.
Also, since when does LEGO religious stuff? Can we get a church in castle then?"
They did Notre Dame a couple years ago.
@Alrighty said:
"I don't see pin or clip connections between the sections that separate. This will need to be moved in sections. "
Probably required anyway due to the weight of it!
@AustinPowers said:
"While I have to admit that it looks quite impressive, I would never consider buying it.
Not because of the size, or the price, but because I am (obviously in the minority) of the opinion that the original looks ugly as heck, and with all those gratuitous spires looks totally ridiculous and more like a joke or something out of Disneyland."
You mean to say this thing looks.....Gaudy?
@HangedSanchez said:
" @Alrighty said:
"I don't see pin or clip connections between the sections that separate. This will need to be moved in sections. "
Probably required anyway due to the weight of it!"
Looks like just a couple of tiles to slot the components in place. Honestly, might not be a bad thing....probably better to not even suggest you could move or lift up the thing as a whole...
Very cool!! I couldn't justify the cost or have room to store it, but what a great set and a great representation of a beautiful (or hideous depending on your opinion) landmark.
@WizardOfOss said:
" @AustinPowers said:
"While I have to admit that it looks quite impressive, I would never consider buying it.
Not because of the size, or the price, but because I am (obviously in the minority) of the opinion that the original looks ugly as heck, and with all those gratuitous spires looks totally ridiculous and more like a joke or something out of Disneyland."
You mean to say this thing looks.....Gaudy?"
Haha, good one :-)
My fingers already hurt just by looking at it. Interesting design ideas tough.But definetly nor for me.
@R0Sch said:
"TLG completely lost it. It's 200$ more expensive than rumored. Who has the money and space to buy these giant, overpriced sets every month?"
I can't speak for everyone of course, but I don't think they are trying to make a $200+ set each month with the intention of people being interested in each and every one that is produced. The only one so far this year which I have bought is the Modular building, most licensed IPs do not appeal to me. Having said that, this does appeal to me and I will definitely buy it this year, I love the large architecture influenced sets, and this will be displayed on a large coffee table in my office with my Colosseum, Big Ben and Notre Dame... a table devoted to tan colored Lego!
The interior shot looks beautiful but you aren't really going to see that while it's on display are you? Maybe it's me, but the exterior is hideous. Just a sea of beige spikes. A clever design for sure, but of no interest to me.
OMG, this is amazing.
@Mojinator1973 said:
"That's a very fancy dust magnet that will almost certainly need a display case."
get a power duster and you will be all good. Power duster changed my life, be careful with fragile mocs though lol
That is a lot of tan. I hope there are no trams near you when building it, as you may suffer the same fate as Gaudi.
@Wikimemia said:
"I think jokes about stepping on a Lego are overplayed these days, as someone who's been into the hobby for most of my life, but jesus, imagine stepping on this thing."
Or tripping and landing on the thing. Ever seen Hot Fuzz?
$1000 bucks over here, nice!
This is the type of set I would never buy but would be so excited to see in person.
@B_Space_Man said:
"Can I attach it to my ceiling upside down?"
I mean... probably, if you really want to. It'd make a nice set of stalactites.
Since when does LEGO make religious buildings?
$1,100 CAD for something that is shorter than Avenger's Tower, Barad Dûr and the Disney Castle (among others) for almost double the price? Give me a break.
A second religious build? Lego have no excuse not to release a Jedi Temple now.
Only when it rightfully has the Greek Cross back on it.
@Murdoch17 said:
"It's the first LEGO set based off an Alan Parsons Project album!"
APP mentioned! However I'd say @21058 is a contender.
@R0Sch said:
"TLG completely lost it. It's 200$ more expensive than rumored. Who has the money and space to buy these giant, overpriced sets every month?"
Different people buy different big sets. You don't have to buy one every month.
Here we go, breaking their own rules again…
@Vindicare said:
"Here we go, breaking their own rules again…"
They aren't breaking their own rules. This is not an IDEAS set, so the rules for IDEAS sets don't apply. They can make whatever they want.
Ive always liked the Architecture theme, but there... Just... Wow !
Echoing the other comments, the end result of this set is impressive, but it looks like it would be a very tedious build, even with some clever building techniques like the upside down dart pieces.
And look at all that tan! Oh if only Gnaj were here to see this now!
It looks like a set that was left in the car on a hot sunny day.
@ELbricker said:
"$1,100 CAD for something that is shorter than Avenger's Tower, Barad Dûr and the Disney Castle (among others) for almost double the price? Give me a break."
You mean the Avenger's Tower, Barad Dûr and Disney Castle that were all shorter than 21309, yet several times more expensive?
There should be a poll on the income of posters on this site. People generally moaning because they can't afford it.
@Mojinator1973 said:
"That's a very fancy dust magnet that will almost certainly need a display case."
I can hear wicked brick rubbing their greedy little hands pricing up a £5 acrylic sheet into a £200 box.
@Kre_O said:
"There should be a poll on the income of posters on this site. People generally moaning because they can't afford it."
I'll be honest: I am not a millionaire, so I indeed can't afford a huge mansion with unlimited space for Lego. Good for you that you apparently can.
Building this correctly (meaning the designer(s)) is a feat of LEGO engineering. Well done. Though its too big and too expensive for me. I'd look for something more minifig scale ;)
I love how it's modular, like different eras of construction.
@PurpleDave said:
"...Or tripping and landing on the thing. Ever seen Hot Fuzz?"
HA!
"Thissth reallly hurtsth!"
@Yooha said:
"Since when does LEGO make religious buildings?"
Since about 1957. 1309 Church.
If they’re officially doing religious buildings now, Saint Paul’s Cathedral and Saint Basil’s Cathedral would both be really nice. I’d also love a Saint Peter’s Basilica.
I don't understand why this is a fully enclosed build. They should have done this open backed and used the space inside to add iconic scenes pertaining to the build. In a totally differend scale, of course. Also add at least two dozen minifigs (of which six exclusive to this set) to bump up the price and make this the most expensive set ever; that would have been truly epic!
@YanVanLan said:
"I don't understand why this is a fully enclosed build. They should have done this open backed and used the space inside to add iconic scenes pertaining to the build. In a totally differend scale, of course. Also add at least two dozen minifigs (of which six exclusive to this set) to bump up the price and make this the most expensive set ever; that would have been truly epic!"
Some people are never happy
Compared to some, that looks like a very generous GBP price compared to Euros/USD.
£70 GBP more than Minas T, but the USD price of this vs MT is an extra $150 USD..........
Still, there's a first time for everything.
And I'm not saying its cheap in any ccy, considering 2000 of the pieces will be 1x1 round tiles or 1x2 grille.
What a gorgeous set! But $800? Come on man, who has that kinda cash right now
@Murdoch17 said:
"It's the first LEGO set based off an Alan Parsons Project album!"
It's not just me!
There must be literally dozens of us..
This looks absolutely incredible. Can't say I'll be buying it - the size and cost are significant, but I'd like to. The Notre Dame set was well worth the money - the build was repetitive of course, but the finished result looks staggering. This one, well the building is a touch divisive in reality, but I'd love to build it.
Are we going to get any big religious structures from other religions?? I'd love to see a Lego version of Angkor Wat, or the Hagia Sofia..
People who love this are going to love this.
@jango_e1_g3 said:
"What a gorgeous set! But $800? Come on man, who has that kinda cash right now"
Probably most working adults? If they are willing to spend it on Lego though....
This looks so good that the only place I'd have expected to see this would be in a display at a lego store in Barcelona. It looks so imposing, it's almost unbelievable that you can buy it. Chapeau to the designer
that looks nice but i think seeing it build in a Store is enough to fill my needs for it.
I'd find the build tedious but the result is stunning - this is a great example of a set that needs the piece count to do the subject justice - really captured the detail here!
It looks beautiful. I was waiting for Neuschwanstein and this for years. But I'm no longer sure I will purchase it - there are so many sets I want that I have to put a limit. Since I consider sets as 'part packs', I have some concerns about parts size and repetition; but I'm glad I purchased and enjoyed building the Eiffel tower set.
I think it's OK to have religious building sets. Think about the architecture and not the use. I have a football soccer stadium but have no interest or knowledge in ths sport. Not every owner of the White House sets are Trump fans.
Looks amazing, and 12,060 pieces is just crazy!
Nice interior too.
But for the price and piece count it feels a little …. Small!
Only 62cm tall? I was expecting close to a meter!
Also, this will be at least $1,200 in Australia, which is just ridiculous!
Especially given how many thousands of tiny pieces there are here.
@lowlead said:
" @PurpleDave said:
"...Or tripping and landing on the thing. Ever seen Hot Fuzz?"
HA!
"Thissth reallly hurtsth!""
Probably the best part of the movie is that clearly _didn't_ kill him, even though that was the obvious immediate conclusion.
Looks nice, but I am not going to get it. My big fingers still hurt from all the little pieces from the Notre Dame. And I didn't even take it apart yet.
@YanVanLan said:
"I don't understand why this is a fully enclosed build. They should have done this open backed and used the space inside to add iconic scenes pertaining to the build. In a totally differend scale, of course. Also add at least two dozen minifigs (of which six exclusive to this set) to bump up the price and make this the most expensive set ever; that would have been truly epic!"
This comment had me for a second, well played.
It looks phenomenal, but unfortunately my first-born child has refused to let me mortgage their soul in order to buy it. Oh well.
@Mojinator1973 said:
"That's a very fancy dust magnet that will almost certainly need a display case."
A six-pack of Air Duster should be the GWP.
@ulibu said:
"Only when it rightfully has the Greek Cross back on it."
GWP
@Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
They had Notre Dame a while back. And yes, Eastern churches (and mosques, in the case of Hagia Sophia) would be great to see!
As a huge fan of architecture this set is an absolute must have. I've been in Barcelona years ago and visited the Sagrada Familia of course. Nobody, who haven't seen this live, can imagine, how incredible huge and impressiive this building is. Antonio Gaudi designed a masterpiece and LEGO implemented this icon in a perfect way.
Fun fact: i'm turnig 60 in november (yes i am a pretty old LEGO fan) and i think i give this as a birthday gift to myself.
I came here to make the dust comment and was exceptionally disappointed to find that it was literally the first one.
Well played sir!
@watcher21 said:
" @Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
Former Basílic, Former Mosque, than a museum and now again a Mosque.
Must I explain the sensitivity?
"
I think that is sort of the point of @watcher21. There was controversy a while back over Jabba's Place, which was rendered as a Lego set, resembling The Hagia Sophia. As others have said, the nuanced stance of Lego seems to be something like 'we consider rendering buildings which have or had a religious function, but it is on the merits of the beauty of the building'.
Religion is such a complicated topic, and I am happy that Lego wants to be inclusive.
@Kre_O said:
"There should be a poll on the income of posters on this site. People generally moaning because they can't afford it."
Are they? Many of the comments I see are more about the sets being expensive for what they are rather than the person not able to afford it. They are different things.
@PaddyNE said:
"If they’re officially doing religious buildings now, Saint Paul’s Cathedral and Saint Basil’s Cathedral would both be really nice. I’d also love a Saint Peter’s Basilica."
I doubt LEGO would do a St Basil's Cathedral any time soon. LEGO pulled out and aren't operating at all within Russia, so I cannot see them doing an iconic Russian building.
@Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
Are you kiding? Taj Mahal, Notre Dame... etc...
@JohnnyThunder1927 said:
" @Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
They had Notre Dame a while back. And yes, Eastern churches (and mosques, in the case of Hagia Sophia) would be great to see!"
*coughByzantinebasilicacough*
@CCC said:
" @PaddyNE said:
"If they’re officially doing religious buildings now, Saint Paul’s Cathedral and Saint Basil’s Cathedral would both be really nice. I’d also love a Saint Peter’s Basilica."
I doubt LEGO would do a St Basil's Cathedral any time soon. LEGO pulled out and aren't operating at all within Russia, so I cannot see them doing an iconic Russian building."
Which is a shame since it is such a fascinating building. Not one big cathedral like most churches, but actually 8 smaller chappels combined into one structure.
But maybe they could do the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (don't forget the Immovable Ladder!).....nothing controversial about that one, right?
@WizardOfOss said:
" @CCC said:
" @PaddyNE said:
"If they’re officially doing religious buildings now, Saint Paul’s Cathedral and Saint Basil’s Cathedral would both be really nice. I’d also love a Saint Peter’s Basilica."
I doubt LEGO would do a St Basil's Cathedral any time soon. LEGO pulled out and aren't operating at all within Russia, so I cannot see them doing an iconic Russian building."
Which is a shame since it is such a fascinating building. Not one big cathedral like most churches, but actually 8 smaller chappels combined into one structure.
But maybe they could do the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (don't forget the Immovable Ladder!).....nothing controversial about that one, right?"
Please tell me you're joking.
@BionicleGuard said:
" @WizardOfOss said:
" @CCC said:
" @PaddyNE said:
"If they’re officially doing religious buildings now, Saint Paul’s Cathedral and Saint Basil’s Cathedral would both be really nice. I’d also love a Saint Peter’s Basilica."
I doubt LEGO would do a St Basil's Cathedral any time soon. LEGO pulled out and aren't operating at all within Russia, so I cannot see them doing an iconic Russian building."
Which is a shame since it is such a fascinating building. Not one big cathedral like most churches, but actually 8 smaller chappels combined into one structure.
But maybe they could do the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (don't forget the Immovable Ladder!).....nothing controversial about that one, right?"
Please tell me you're joking."
Maybe they could do a Bricks and Minifigs store. They apparently favor a certain religion to own and operate their businesses.
@rslotb said:
" @watcher21 said:
" @Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
Former Basílic, Former Mosque, than a museum and now again a Mosque.
Must I explain the sensitivity?
"
I think that is sort of the point of @watcher21. There was controversy a while back over Jabba's Place, which was rendered as a Lego set, resembling The Hagia Sophia. As others have said, the nuanced stance of Lego seems to be something like 'we consider rendering buildings which have or had a religious function, but it is on the merits of the beauty of the building'.
Religion is such a complicated topic, and I am happy that Lego wants to be inclusive.
"
The Haga Sophia specifically has also been a geopolitical hot-button issue due to Erdogan drawing it into his nationalist politics.
> "Most"
Try "some". Not saying they won't buy it, but in this economy, "most" is not the word you're looking for.
@BionicleGuard said:
" @WizardOfOss said:
" @CCC said:
" @PaddyNE said:
"If they’re officially doing religious buildings now, Saint Paul’s Cathedral and Saint Basil’s Cathedral would both be really nice. I’d also love a Saint Peter’s Basilica."
I doubt LEGO would do a St Basil's Cathedral any time soon. LEGO pulled out and aren't operating at all within Russia, so I cannot see them doing an iconic Russian building."
Which is a shame since it is such a fascinating building. Not one big cathedral like most churches, but actually 8 smaller chappels combined into one structure.
But maybe they could do the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (don't forget the Immovable Ladder!).....nothing controversial about that one, right?"
Please tell me you're joking."
Religion IS a joke....so no need for me to joke about it ;-)
The two main towers are shaped perfectly, but it feels wrong that they use such large pieces. The printed openings don't convey the character of the stone construction, nor the story of why it took so long to build.
@SamDS said:
" @YanVanLan said:
"I don't understand why this is a fully enclosed build. They should have done this open backed and used the space inside to add iconic scenes pertaining to the build. In a totally differend scale, of course. Also add at least two dozen minifigs (of which six exclusive to this set) to bump up the price and make this the most expensive set ever; that would have been truly epic!"
Some people are never happy"
Very true!
Also true: some people don't get irony.
@BrudderandHisBricks :
Making someone smile, even if it's just one a day, is enough to make my life worth living.
@PurpleDave said:
" @JohnnyThunder1927 said:
" @Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
They had Notre Dame a while back. And yes, Eastern churches (and mosques, in the case of Hagia Sophia) would be great to see!"
*coughByzantinebasilicacough*"
See also: every Ninjago temple, New Asgard, Sun Wukong's Heavenly Realm. And I guess, depending on your definition of religious figures, each and every depiction of Santa's workshop. Yeah, come at me.
@Crux said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @JohnnyThunder1927 said:
" @Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
They had Notre Dame a while back. And yes, Eastern churches (and mosques, in the case of Hagia Sophia) would be great to see!"
*coughByzantinebasilicacough*"
See also: every Ninjago temple, New Asgard, Sun Wukong's Heavenly Realm. And I guess, depending on your definition of religious figures, each and every depiction of Santa's workshop. Yeah, come at me."
I never even thought of the temple aspects, nicely done.
The Santa workshop, ehhh, one can argue the workshop is a descendant of the secularized "Santa" derived from Coca-Cola and Rankin-Bass rather than "St. Nicholas", but you may have a point there as well.
@dingbat591 said:
"So, with this (and Notre Dame) TLG has dropped their veto on churches and sacred places overall. I'm glad. When will we see St. Peter at the Vatican?"
They never had a "veto" on religious buildings. They made an explicit church in the late 1950s, churches in LEGO City advent calendars in 2001 and 2002, a Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhist shrine in the Adventurers line, as well as the already-mentioned Taj Mahal. It's just another of Lego's rules that they themselves do not follow consistently, much like the "no military" rule. But overall, it does open the Architecture line up to some never-before-considered possibilities.
For that price you could afford a ticket to see the actual building.
@Bri3k_b01 said:
"For that price you could afford a ticket to see the actual building."
But both the city of Barcelona and the airline won't like it if you take the actual building home as a souvenir.
@WizardOfOss said:
" @Bri3k_b01 said:
"For that price you could afford a ticket to see the actual building."
But both the city of Barcelona and the airline won't like it if you take the actual building home as a souvenir."
Tallest church in the world, just stuff it under your pillow in your luggage xD
These will fly off the shelves. I cant see in any way that is worth the money.
That thing has enough greebling to make a Star Wars UCS set turn green with envy.
@BrickBob_Studpants said:"Yeah yeah, stunning set, highest piece count ever, WHO CARES ABOUT THAT, IT COMES WITH TRANS-CLEAR CRYSTALS!!"
Good to see that someone can ignore the whole religion issue and focus on the important things.
@Links said:"The interior shot looks beautiful but you aren't really going to see that while it's on display are you? "
That's why it has sections that can easily be removed.
@PurpleDavesaid:" @Wikimemia said:"I think jokes about stepping on a Lego are overplayed these days, as someone who's been into the hobby for most of my life, but jesus, imagine stepping on this thing."
Or tripping and landing on the thing. Ever seen Hot Fuzz?"
"I'm going to need some ice cream."
@Legoninjas said:"I love how it's modular, like different eras of construction."
21061 was constructed in the same order that the real building was too, which I think is pretty neat.
@Crux said:"People who love this are going to love this."
To quote Abraham Lincoln, “People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like.”
@StolenEyes said:"It looks phenomenal, but unfortunately my first-born child has refused to let me mortgage their soul in order to buy it. Oh well. "
Kids are so selfish these days...
@BionicleGuard in United States, 05 Jun 2026 15:4said:" @WizardOfOss said:" @Bri3k_b01 said:"For that price you could afford a ticket to see the actual building."
But both the city of Barcelona and the airline won't like it if you take the actual building home as a souvenir."
Tallest church in the world, just stuff it under your pillow in your luggage xD"
So *that's* how Carmen Sandiego pulled it off...
@TheOtherMike said:
" @BrickBob_Studpants said:"Yeah yeah, stunning set, highest piece count ever, WHO CARES ABOUT THAT, IT COMES WITH TRANS-CLEAR CRYSTALS!!"
Good to see that someone can ignore the whole religion issue and focus on the important things."
I don't see any mention of the fact that there's still not a trans-yellow crystal. Or the fact that, if they ever do release one, it won't be an accurate match for Combustix, because they'll use MABS plastic.
@Bri3k_b01 said:
"For that price you could afford a ticket to see the actual building."
And why buy Lego cars when you can go stand next to a road for free?
@Andrusi said:
" @Bri3k_b01 said:
"For that price you could afford a ticket to see the actual building."
And why buy Lego cars when you can go stand next to a road for free?"
And why buy Ninjago-sets when there are shadowy assassins lurking all around you, JUST out of your sight?
@waltair said:
"As a huge fan of architecture this set is an absolute must have. I've been in Barcelona years ago and visited the Sagrada Familia of course. Nobody, who haven't seen this live, can imagine, how incredible huge and impressiive this building is. Antonio Gaudi designed a masterpiece and LEGO implemented this icon in a perfect way.
Fun fact: i'm turnig 60 in november (yes i am a pretty old LEGO fan) and i think i give this as a birthday gift to myself."
Pero no olvides caminar a diario. Lego engorda y promueve el sedentarismo!
Holy Mother of Jesus!
Looks weird without a bunch of scaffolding and cranes...maybe I'll buy it and build it 1 brick per day to mimic reality.
@Greendude said:
"Looks weird without a bunch of scaffolding and cranes...maybe I'll buy it and build it 1 brick per day to mimic reality."
So, 33 years and 6-7 days, depending on whether the first year includes Leap Day or not? What was the determined scale of minifig years based on that one City family from the camper set? 7:1? 10:1? The real building hasn’t even taken 150 years. I think you’ll need to increase your build rate to about two, maybe three bricks per year. Ooh, you could add a piece each time they announce the results of an Ideas review period.
@darthnorman said:
"Inside looks awesome but too repetitive and big for me.
Also, since when does LEGO religious stuff? Can we get a church in castle then?"
Doesn't Notre Dame count as religious stuff?
@Aardtacha said:
" @darthnorman said:
"Inside looks awesome but too repetitive and big for me.
Also, since when does LEGO religious stuff? Can we get a church in castle then?"
Doesn't Notre Dame count as religious stuff?"
Notre Dame is used for worship, but owned by the French government. There has therefore been question about whether it counted the same way as a cathedral that’s still under religious ownership.
I know the actual person who triggered the “nothing religious” rule on the former Community Window program, where LUGs near a LEGO Store could display original creations in one of the brand ribbon display cases at that store (my LUG has a permanent display of a 1:8th scale version of a club minifig-scale layout at our local store). The overall restricted/banned rules were quite different, but Ideas also had a “nothing religious” exclusion. Beyond that, it’s hard to know specifics because the rules are all internal.
We don’t see anything included in City or Winter Village, even though both themes would make sense to include them (especially WV). We do see them in Architecture (and I think Icons?) a fair amount, with at least two depictions of Notre Dame already. Some of the exceptions @Crux mentioned likely don’t count, as they’re tied to recognized works of fiction rather than active worship services (even if the religions aren’t quite as dead as many people think).
@PurpleDave said:
" @Aardtacha said:
" @darthnorman said:
"Inside looks awesome but too repetitive and big for me.
Also, since when does LEGO religious stuff? Can we get a church in castle then?"
Doesn't Notre Dame count as religious stuff?"
Notre Dame is used for worship, but owned by the French government. There has therefore been question about whether it counted the same way as a cathedral that’s still under religious ownership.
I know the actual person who triggered the “nothing religious” rule on the former Community Window program, where LUGs near a LEGO Store could display original creations in one of the brand ribbon display cases at that store (my LUG has a permanent display of a 1:8th scale version of a club minifig-scale layout at our local store). The overall restricted/banned rules were quite different, but Ideas also had a “nothing religious” exclusion. Beyond that, it’s hard to know specifics because the rules are all internal.
We don’t see anything included in City or Winter Village, even though both themes would make sense to include them (especially WV). We do see them in Architecture (and I think Icons?) a fair amount, with at least two depictions of Notre Dame already. Some of the exceptions @Crux mentioned likely don’t count, as they’re tied to recognized works of fiction rather than active worship services (even if the religions aren’t quite as dead as many people think)."
Can you think of very many religions that don't count as "recognized works of fiction", my guy?
@Crux said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @Aardtacha said:
" @darthnorman said:
"Inside looks awesome but too repetitive and big for me.
Also, since when does LEGO religious stuff? Can we get a church in castle then?"
Doesn't Notre Dame count as religious stuff?"
Notre Dame is used for worship, but owned by the French government. There has therefore been question about whether it counted the same way as a cathedral that’s still under religious ownership.
I know the actual person who triggered the “nothing religious” rule on the former Community Window program, where LUGs near a LEGO Store could display original creations in one of the brand ribbon display cases at that store (my LUG has a permanent display of a 1:8th scale version of a club minifig-scale layout at our local store). The overall restricted/banned rules were quite different, but Ideas also had a “nothing religious” exclusion. Beyond that, it’s hard to know specifics because the rules are all internal.
We don’t see anything included in City or Winter Village, even though both themes would make sense to include them (especially WV). We do see them in Architecture (and I think Icons?) a fair amount, with at least two depictions of Notre Dame already. Some of the exceptions @Crux mentioned likely don’t count, as they’re tied to recognized works of fiction rather than active worship services (even if the religions aren’t quite as dead as many people think)."
Can you think of very many religions that don't count as "recognized works of fiction", my guy?"
All of them.
@PurpleDave said:
" @Crux said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @Aardtacha said:
" @darthnorman said:
"Inside looks awesome but too repetitive and big for me.
Also, since when does LEGO religious stuff? Can we get a church in castle then?"
Doesn't Notre Dame count as religious stuff?"
Notre Dame is used for worship, but owned by the French government. There has therefore been question about whether it counted the same way as a cathedral that’s still under religious ownership.
I know the actual person who triggered the “nothing religious” rule on the former Community Window program, where LUGs near a LEGO Store could display original creations in one of the brand ribbon display cases at that store (my LUG has a permanent display of a 1:8th scale version of a club minifig-scale layout at our local store). The overall restricted/banned rules were quite different, but Ideas also had a “nothing religious” exclusion. Beyond that, it’s hard to know specifics because the rules are all internal.
We don’t see anything included in City or Winter Village, even though both themes would make sense to include them (especially WV). We do see them in Architecture (and I think Icons?) a fair amount, with at least two depictions of Notre Dame already. Some of the exceptions @Crux mentioned likely don’t count, as they’re tied to recognized works of fiction rather than active worship services (even if the religions aren’t quite as dead as many people think)."
Can you think of very many religions that don't count as "recognized works of fiction", my guy?"
All of them."
For some people, Golgotha is an astonishing hill to die on. For others, it's just a hill.
@edmi said:
" @Pekingduckman said:
"So Lego is allowing religious buildings now? Sweet I'd love too see a Lego Hagia Sophia."
Are you kiding? Taj Mahal, Notre Dame... etc..."
Bring on St. Paul's Cathedral and St. Peter's Basilica!
This would have been a glorious grey parts pack. Shame ;)
Hope the GWP will be some construction cranes.
I pray for all of us.