LEGO 21011 Brandenburg Gate

Description LEGO 21011 Brandenburg Gate Build your own LEGO version of the Brandenburg Gate The Brandenburg Gate was built over 200 years ago as a symbol of peace, commissioned by King Frederick William II of Prussia. The building is an architectural icon with enormous historical and symbolic value. The Brandenburg Gate is the largest of a series of 18 gates surrounding the city: it was designed by the architect Carl Gotthard Langhans and built between 1788 and 1791. The gate is made of sandstone and consists of twelve Doric columns that together form five passageways. On top of the building stands the imposing statue 'Quadriga' by Johann Gottfried Schadow, which depicts a chariot drawn by four horses, driven by Victoria, the Roman Goddess of Victory. This LEGO Landmark version of the Brandenburg Gate is a design by American architect Adam Reed Tucker in collaboration with the LEGO design team. The LEGO 21011 Brandenburg Gate is one of many sets from the LEGO Architecture theme. Features: A LEGO interpretation of a famous architectural icon: the Brandenburg Gate Includes booklet with information about the design and history of the building (English only; other languages ​​can be downloaded) Dimensions: 9.2cm high, 22.4cm wide and 9.6cm deep Collect the complete series of Landmark and Architecture sets The LEGO Architecture series offers inspiration to the architects, engineers, and designers of the future and to architecture fans around the world, with LEGO versions of famous buildings. The LEGO 21011 Brandenburg Gate was released in 2011. The set consists of 363 parts. There are no minifigures included and 1 instruction manual. The set is suitable for children aged 12 and up.