Portugal is now officially home to the world’s largest Lego diorama, thanks to a stunning display at Brickopolis Lourinhã, located next to the popular Dino Parque. The Guinness World Records has officially recognized the site for achieving the title, surpassing a previous record held by a diorama in China.
The monumental Lego creation spans 70 square meters—an impressive 23 square meters larger than the former record holder. Tiago Marques, the director of Brickopolis Lourinhã, confirmed the news and emphasized the extraordinary effort that went into creating the diorama. A Guinness World Records evaluator personally visited the site to confirm the measurements and officially awarded the record.
The diorama is not only large in scale but also rich in detail. Composed of hundreds of thousands of Lego bricks and featuring over 1,200 minifigures, the project required more than 850 hours of assembly. The ambitious work took nine months to complete and involved a dedicated team of 25 people.
What sets this Lego diorama apart is its captivating storytelling. It recreates some of Portugal’s most iconic landmarks, cultural events, and historical moments. Visitors can marvel at miniature versions of Dino Parque da Lourinhã, the legendary giant wave of Nazaré, the colorful striped houses of Costa Nova in Aveiro, and a traditional village representing the western region of Portugal.
The display also includes scenes from the Feira Popular (a once-popular amusement park in Lisbon), medieval reenactments, Lisbon Airport in the 1950s, and the eastern part of Lisbon as it looked before the transformative Expo 98. Each section of the diorama has been carefully designed to showcase both cultural authenticity and creative flair.
The diorama is part of the larger Brickopolis pavilion—an expansive, permanent Lego exhibition covering 750 square meters. Brickopolis houses around five million Lego pieces across its installations and is divided into three main exhibition halls.
The first hall features thematic collections including fan favorites like “Star Wars,” “Pirate Bay,” and “Wild West.” The second hall is dedicated to the vast and vibrant Lego city of Brickopolis itself, while the third hall showcases intricately detailed replicas of world-famous monuments. Among the architectural wonders on display are the Taj Mahal, Rome’s Colosseum, and London’s Big Ben.
This massive project is the result of a €2.7 million investment and was inaugurated last year by the Lourinhã Dinosaur Park, located in Lisbon District. The exhibit aims to attract both local visitors and international tourists with its family-friendly atmosphere, artistic achievements, and immersive storytelling.
With its Guinness World Record now secured, Brickopolis Lourinhã has solidified Portugal’s place on the global Lego map. It stands not just as a record-breaking display but as a tribute to imagination, teamwork, and cultural pride.
Whether you’re a Lego enthusiast, a history lover, or simply curious, Brickopolis promises a one-of-a-kind experience that bridges creativity and heritage—brick by brick.
This article is originally published on theportugalnews.
