The LEGO Architecture series set 21061, Notre-Dame de Paris, is scheduled to hit the market on June 1, 2024, priced at 1999 yuan. This upcoming model consists of 4383 pieces and measures 33 cm in height, 22 cm in width, and 41 cm in depth, with its assembly process mirroring the centuries-long construction method of Notre-Dame de Paris. How does the 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris differ from previous sets in the same series? Please see our list of the top five LEGO architectural models (sorted by the number of pieces): TOP 5 – 21046 Empire State Building, Piece Count: 1,767 The 21046 Empire State Building model, released in 2019, recreates the iconic Empire State Building in New York. This set stands over 35 cm tall and is composed of 1767 LEGO bricks, including detailed facades on all four sides, symmetrical curtain wall design, and the famous Art Deco style antenna tower. TOP 4 – 21056 Taj Mahal, Piece Count: 2,022 The 21056 Taj Mahal has been an eye-catching LEGO architectural set since its release in 2021. This model features the iconic white main dome, revealing the interior tombs that house the tombs of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan, as well as a central tomb. TOP 3 – 21060 Himeji Castle, Piece Count: 2,125 The LEGO design team traveled to Japan to successfully transform Himeji Castle into a model with 2125 pieces. This 2023 model meticulously recreates the castle’s turrets, walkways, and asymmetrical walls, and includes removable roofs, surrounding gardens, and buildable cherry blossom trees. TOP 2 – 21010 Robie House, Piece Count: 2,276 The 21010 Robie House is an exquisite reproduction of one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most famous buildings, which debuted in 2011. This model is dominated by horizontal lines and features a unique architectural style, with 2,276 pieces, colors, and materials consistent with the original building’s brick, wood, and limestone. TOP 1 – 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris, Piece Count: 4,383 The newly released 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris tops the list with its grand scale. This is the largest LEGO architectural set to date, with the upcoming 4383-piece model taking you through the historical construction process of Notre-Dame de Paris from the first cornerstone laid in 1163 to the cathedral before the 2019 fire.
