LEGO - Architecture Trafalgar Square | Set 21045

The Battle of Trafalgar would go down in history as the end of Napoleon’s ambitions to conquer the British Isles. The British have build a monument to their naval hero Horatio Nelson and the many men who, like him, fell in the battle. The LEGO set has more than lived up to the memorable location, and it remains one of my favorite Architecture sets to this day.

Despite its very small scale, everything that belongs to the place is there: the National Gallery, the Nelson Column, the lions, the fountains, and of course, the typical buses must not be missing.

In addition, clever building techniques, such as Stairs made of loosely stacked 1 x 4 x 1 Panels, have amazed me. The set has no stickers and instead features some cool prints that give the National Gallery a nice Easter egg function.

A beautiful design, great colors, clever building techniques, accurate representation of the original. One can’t ask for more from an Architecture set. It’s about time LEGO does something like this again.

Capture the essence of a historical London landmark with the LEGO™ Architecture 21045 Trafalgar Square set. Named in honor of Lord Horatio Nelson following his 1805 naval victory over Napoleon, the square has since become a popular tourist attraction and preferred location for political and community gatherings. This detailed LEGO interpretation depicts the domed National Gallery complete with columned facade, Nelson's Column flanked by 4 lions, the square's famous fountains and 4 sculpture plinths. The sections at the rear of the National Gallery structure can be removed for access to a detailed interior with brick-built statue and paintings. Tree-lined borders, ornate lampposts, 2 London buses, 2 black cabs and a tiled baseplate depicting the square and surrounding roads complete the model. Finished with a decorative nameplate, this collectible building set delivers a highly satisfying building experience to all with an interest in architecture, travel, history and design, and makes a truly iconic centerpiece for the home or office.

• LEGO™ Architecture interpretation of the real-world London landmark, Trafalgar Square.
• Features the National Gallery, Nelson’s Column flanked by 4 lions, 2 fountains, 4 sculpture plinths, 10 trees, 6 lampposts, and a tiled baseplate depicting the square and road areas complete with 2 London buses and 2 black cabs.
• The included booklet contains information about the architecture and history of each structure, as well as historical facts about Trafalgar Square and its architectural heritage. (English language only. Other languages available for download at LEGO.com/architecture).
• Includes a decorative Trafalgar Square nameplate.
• LEGO™ Architecture celebrates the world of architecture through the medium of the LEGO building brick and is developed for all with an interest in travel, architecture, history and design.
• This set includes over 1,190 pieces.
• Enjoy a pleasantly challenging and rewarding building experience with this LEGO™ Architecture set.
• Measures over 4” (12cm) high, 9” (24cm) wide and 7” (20cm) deep.