LEGO Unveils 12,060-Piece Sagrada Família Set
The LEGO Architecture set replicates Antoni Gaudí's Barcelona basilica and surpasses the company's previous all-time piece-count record.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Theme Parks
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LEGO has released the 12,060-piece LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família (21065) set, a replica of Antoni Gaudí's basilica in Barcelona. The set launched November 1, 2026, and exceeds the previous all-time LEGO piece-count record by 365 pieces.
Why it matters
The release coincides with 2026, the centenary of Gaudí's death on June 10, 1926, and marks a new benchmark for the scale of LEGO's largest sets. Its launch also highlights the continuing construction of the basilica itself.
The set has 12,060 pieces and retails for $799.99, roughly $0.066 per piece, and LEGO estimates assembly will take 27 to 34 hours. It exceeds the previous all-time LEGO record of 11,695 pieces by 365 pieces.
The players
Antoni Gaudí
Catalan architect whose unfinished design for the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona has made it one of the world's most recognized religious buildings.
LEGO
Danish toy manufacturer known for its interlocking brick sets, including its large-scale architecture line.
Pope Leo XIV
Head of the Catholic Church who presided over the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família.
The details
The set follows the basilica's actual construction sequence, beginning with the Apse and Crypt, and includes a stained-glass window effect meant to echo natural light. The finished model stands over 24 inches tall and carries an 18+ age rating. LEGO Insiders received early access before general availability.
Timeline
June 10, 1926: Antoni Gaudí dies.
June 10, 2026: The Tower of Jesus Christ is inaugurated, with Pope Leo XIV presiding.
November 1, 2026: The LEGO Sagrada Família set launches, with Insiders receiving early access.
2027-2028: Interior finishing work on the basilica is projected to continue.
Travel Outlook
The release places the Sagrada Família set in a line of large architecture builds that began with sets like the 10,001-piece Eiffel Tower in 2022. It also reflects continued public interest in Barcelona's landmark as its construction nears completion.
Buyers planning to purchase the set should note the $799.99 price and the 27 to 34 hour assembly estimate. Early-access Insiders earned 5,625 points, so timing a purchase may affect rewards.
The takeaway
Large architecture sets like this one let fans engage with real landmarks through hands-on building. Anyone interested can compare piece counts and build time against their own schedule before buying.
What happens next
Interior finishing work on the Sagrada Família is projected to continue through 2027 and 2028.
Further reading
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