Lego’s upcoming architectural series set is inspired by the iconic Bavarian castle, Neuschwanstein Castle. While many of Lego’s most popular sets are based on famous comics and video game franchises, some of the most impressive are detailed replicas of real historical architectural masterpieces. This particular marvel, the Neuschwanstein Castle, will be released on August 1st and is now available for pre-order at a price of $280.
The Lego Architecture Neuschwanstein Castle set consists of 3,455 pieces, making it one of the larger sets in the series. It recreates a miniature version of this iconic Bavarian castle, renowned for surviving World War II without damage. The completed model stands 18 inches tall and 12 inches long, featuring intricate details such as external spires, turrets, courtyards, staircases, and gabled roofs, along with surrounding trees that can be customized with either summer or autumn foliage.
Lego also offers several other sets based on real-world landmarks, including Japan’s Himeji Castle, New York’s Statue of Liberty, Italy’s Trevi Fountain, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. For those seeking the most complex building experience, the Notre-Dame Cathedral Lego set is the ultimate choice. It is the largest set in the Lego Architecture series to date, with nearly 4,400 pieces, and is a stunning replica of the famous cathedral.
For smaller scale sets, there are city skyline collections featuring New York, London, San Francisco, and Paris. Although these sets are less detailed than those based on specific buildings, they successfully capture the essence of these major cities by including landmarks like Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower. Below is a list of some Lego Architecture series sets along with their prices:
- Great Pyramid of Giza (1,476 pieces) — $113 (originally $130)
- Himeji Castle (2,125 pieces) — $136 (originally $160)
- London Skyline (468 pieces) — $32 (originally $40)
- Neuschwanstein Castle (3,455 pieces) — $280 | Available August 1
- New York City Skyline (598 pieces) — $45 (originally $60)
- Notre-Dame Cathedral (4,383 pieces) — $230
- Paris Skyline (649 pieces) — $40 (originally $50)
- San Francisco Skyline (565 pieces) — $129.95
- Statue of Liberty (1,685 pieces) — $95 (originally $120)
- Trevi Fountain (731 pieces) — $239
