In June 2024, the LEGO ® Architecture collection will welcome a new member – the much-anticipated Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The iconic Gothic building will be re-presented with over 4,000 LEGO bricks to celebrate its reopening.
Overseas blogger BrickClicker recently revealed the details of the only new set for 2024 in the LEGO Building series, which is expected to attract the attention of many European church lovers.
The LEGO Architecture 21061 Notre Dame set brings the essence of the French church to life in the form of 4,384 bricks, making it one of the largest LEGO building sets to date.
Priced at 229.99 euros, the intricate construction of the set reflects the intricacies of Gothic architecture. Although the model will be shown on a reduced scale, some details of its interior, such as the famous pipe organ, are expected to be subtly revealed.
Notre-Dame Cathedral is known for its spectacular architectural features, including its twin towers, exquisite portico, magnificent rose windows, and a variety of sculptures and gargoyles. Located on the banks of the Seine, this cathedral is one of the most famous churches in the world.
On April 15, 2019, a fire caused serious damage to the roof and wooden structure of Notre-Dame, but despite this, the main structure of the church and many precious works of art and artifacts have been preserved. The emblematic building is expected to reopen in December 2024, while LEGO sets will also be available to the public on June 1.
Choosing a cathedral as the theme for the 2024 LEGO Buildings collection may come as a surprise at first glance, as no church has been made specifically for LEGO sets in the past 65 years. Although previous models have included some religious landmarks, such as the LEGO 21056 Taj Mahal, which has been recreated many times, Notre-Dame has undoubtedly brought a fresh element to the LEGO building collection and may pave the way for the development of more church models in the future.
What do you think of the new 2024 set for the LEGO Architecture series, and are you excited that Notre Dame Cathedral will be a LEGO set? Share your thoughts on this new set in the comments section.