The largest Lego® brick exhibition in Europe has opened at the Rescaldina shopping centre in Milan, running until 5 October 2025. The event showcases over 100 large-scale models, including famous architectural landmarks, historical figures, and popular fictional characters.
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Among the highlights is a 1:7 scale replica of a Boeing 747, built using one million Lego® bricks, measuring approximately 36 feet in length. Visitors can explore the aircraft, which replicates the design of the United States presidential plane.
Architectural models include the Milan Cathedral, reconstructed in 1:24 scale with over 100,000 bricks, the United States Capitol built from 1,236,000 pieces, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which stands at 2.5 metres tall. London's Big Ben is also featured, built at a 1:40 scale with over 77,000 bricks.
The exhibition includes a fantasy section featuring recreations from popular stories such as "My Little Pony," "Alice in Wonderland," and "Angry Birds." A Gotham City™ model, built with 500,000 bricks, occupies 20 square metres. The Star Wars™ District presents life-size figures and scenes from the iconic film series.
Visitors can also see Lego® recreations of historical figures, including Johann Sebastian Bach, Frédéric Chopin, and Nicolaus Copernicus. Educational installations display anatomical models of the human body, illustrating organs and internal systems.
The exhibition offers interactive experiences, including a Fun Park where visitors can build their own creations, and the 3D Trick Gallery, featuring optical illusions for photography. The event is expected to attract both children and adults, providing a unique blend of creativity, history, and entertainment.
Source: www.archiportale.com