Lisbon hosts Europe’s largest exhibition of models built with Lego bricks
More than 15 million pieces make up this exhibition, which is open both to the curious and to die-hard fans of the famous coloured bricks.
Europe's largest exhibition of LEGO models has taken over Cordoaria Nacional in Lisbon, offering a playground for model enthusiasts and curious visitors of all ages. The exhibition, featuring over 120 models, spans two thousand square metres and utilizes more than fifteen million LEGO bricks.
The centerpiece of the show is a super-model inspired by a Boeing 747, constructed using an estimated one million bricks. This aircraft, measuring 11 metres in length, 10 metres in width, and three metres in height, is a marvel of engineering that took six people half a year to build. Another impressive structure, the "King of the Seas," boasts over 700,000 bricks and depicts a cruise ship with intricate details.
Other notable models include the "Great Red Dragon," a medieval dragon figure made from 900,000 bricks, and a Spinosaurus structure constructed from a similar quantity. The exhibition also features themed areas dedicated to cinema, sport, Star Wars, and educational displays on geography, biology, and other sciences.
The exhibition, which has previously traveled to 11 European countries, is a collaborative effort by the organizers themselves. While most of the models were conceived and built by the team, visitors are encouraged to engage with the exhibition beyond passive viewing. The "Fun Zone" offers a designated area for creativity, allowing children and adults alike to build their own creations using LEGO bricks. For an extra fee, the "3D Trick Gallery" provides a unique experience with photographs and optical illusions.
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