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The Lego Group is set to launch Lego Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris and Lego Art Mona Lisa, both designed to honor the rich history and heritage of Paris.

The Lego Group has unveiled two new products to help builders bring the magic of Paris closer to home. Fans can start building their own art collection with the Lego Art Mona Lisa or try out the Lego Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris set.

These two global icons of Paris have been unveiled to celebrate the rich heritage and history of the French capital, which has a busy year ahead. The sets are available for pre-order now.

Inspired by the world’s most recognizable painting, Lego Art Mona Lisa invites art and Lego lovers to recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in 3D. This bold interpretation features 1,503 Lego elements and new color hues to faithfully reflect the colors used by Leonardo da Vinci over 500 years ago before paint changed over time.

Additionally, the new Lego masterpiece has been designed with a removable gold drum lacquered frame so it can be hung on the wall and displayed.

Milan Madge, Lego Group designer, said: “It has been such a pleasure to help bring such a special work of art history to life in Lego form. The Mona Lisa is obviously world famous, but our familiarity with her can mask what a revolutionary work of art this painting is. The culmination of Leonardo da Vinci’s lifelong study of science and nature, the Mona Lisa is full of stories and details that we really enjoyed researching and implementing.

Art and Lego fans can find their groove as they build on the Lego Art Podcast, which will accompany the set when it launches October 1. Filled with content on the timeless appeal of the Mona Lisa, this episode is hosted by Jack Gardner Vaa, who has invited three special guests: Dr Francesca Borgo (Professor of Art History at the University of St Andrews), Jennifer Dasal (host of the ArtCurious podcast) and Milan Madge (designer of the Lego Art Mona Lisa).

Available June 1, the Lego Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris is the perfect new addition to any fan of travel, history and classic architecture’s home. The construction experience and instruction booklet take the builder on a journey through the architectural evolution of this iconic Parisian landmark, from 1163, when the first stone was laid, to the architect’s redesign work Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century up to Notre-Dame. majestic appearance before the 2019 fire.

The ability to remove the roof also allows admirers to peek inside the building and admire details such as the rose windows, interior columns, Gothic arches, two towers and much more.

Speaking about the process behind the new set, Lego Group designer Rok Žgalin Kobe said: “In designing the Lego Notre-Dame de Paris architecture, we tried to bring it to life by capturing not only its external appearance, but also the manner and steps in which the original was constructed. We wanted Lego fans to trace the architectural journey and evolution of this landmark over the course of its construction, to encourage a deeper appreciation of its real-life counterpart.