Once an unfinished masterpiece, Antoni Gaudí’s Basílica de la Sagrada Família, or as it is widely known, Sagrada Família, was finally completed earlier this year, taking 144 years to build. On June 10, 1926, the visionary architect was struck by a tram while heading for the under-construction church, leaving it incomplete. To commemorate the centennial year of Gaudí’s passing and celebrate his monumental legacy, LEGO Group has unveiled its largest-ever set (by piece count) of the Sagrada Família. Created as part of LEGO’s architecture series, the replica of the cathedral in Barcelona will be made from 12,060 pieces, a thrilling treat for architecture buffs.
This puts it alongside some of the biggest display models. Even the latest The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set looks average by comparison at 8,278 pieces. Measuring 62cm high, 47cm wide, and 39cm deep, the Sagrada Família brickset is a masterpiece with a stained-glass window effect, a display base, a nameplate, and LEGO Builder app support, offering a truly immersive journey.
Rok Žgalin Kobe, LEGO Architecture Designer, shared in the press release, “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.”
LEGO’s new model is highly detailed and inspired by one of the world’s most recognizable and ambitious buildings, making it a delightful treat for fans of Gaudí’s work. The elaborate 12,060-piece is designed to reflect both the scale and spirit of the architect’s vision, complete with stained-glass windows. With meticulous detailing, the design highlights the classic stained-glass window effect to mirror how natural light filters through the actual cathedral.
Offering builders an immersive way to explore the architecture of one of the most complex and celebrated buildings ever created, the LEGO Sagrada Família set feels a tribute to Barcelona as much as its architect. This new brick set captures the iconic landmark, mirroring the building steps of its actual construction sequence, letting you step into a slice of architectural history.
The set features all the miniaturized structural features, including the five naves, three façades, and 18 towers. The brickheads begin the build with the foundational Apse and Crypt, moving through the architect’s Nativity façade and the dramatic Passion façade, before moving onto the grand naves, Western Sacristy, and six iconic towers. The last step brings the model together with the Eastern Sacristy and the Glory façade.
As with all LEGO builds, when the final piece snaps into place, you’ve created a monument. Only with this 12,060-piece church will that feeling of accomplishment increase tenfold. It’ll stand as a striking display piece, designed to be admired from every angle, making it the perfect centerpiece for architecture lovers, history buffs, and travel aficionados alike.
The LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família set is a display-worthy model for adults, with its highly detailed design. If it seems complicated to build, we understand; after all, it took 144 years to reach completion. To help brickheads enhance the experience, the LEGO Builder app offers intuitive 3D instructions, progress tracking, and the ability to save builds, turning the process into an immersive, guided journey.
The new LEGO Sagrada Família set is available for pre-order and goes on sale globally from November 1, 2026. If you want one, you need to loosen the purse strings and pull out $799.99 (£649.99/ €749.99).
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