Need a holiday? This gorgeous Lego Ideas Italian Riviera set is the next best thing
Need a break? Building this Lego Ideas Italian Riveria set could transport to you a different country.
We’ve seen some eyecatching Lego builds, but this Lego Ideas Italian Riviera 21359 set really is something special. Just looking at it, we feel like we’ve been transported to some small Italian holiday village, complete with ice-cream and chill boating outings.
As the title suggests, this seriously impressive set is a Lego Ideas submission, from builder Alex Sahli, aka Galaxy333. “I’ve always been passionate about travel, and Italy stands out as my favorite destination. Its blend of natural landscapes and architectural beauty is truly inspiring,” he tells Lego.
Sahli also explains that he had difficulty getting the buildings at different angles, while still remaining stable. But he pulled it off and, three years after submitting it, it’s becoming a real set. So just what do you get with this Lego Ideas Italian Riviera 21359 set? Here’s the lowdown:
- Age: 18+
- Pieces: 3,251
- Dimensions: Height: 9 in. (23 cm) / Width: 13 in. (34 cm) / Depth: 12 in. (31 cm)
- Minifigures: 10
What we really love about this set is how alive it seems; there are ten minifigures to play with and pose, including one based on the set’s designer. You can lift up the tops of the buildings and peek in at the ice cream shop, pasta-making grandma and more. It may be rated for builders aged 18+ but, once built, there’s definite play potential here.
So how much will this set set you back? It’s priced at £249.99 / $299.99, which isn’t cheap. It’s also a good £50 more than the also awesome Lego Tudor Corner set, but that’s not entirely surprising. Typically, Lego Ideas sets are priced a little above the equivalent non-Ideas sets.
The set will be available everywhere from August 10th, 2025 but if you’re a Lego Insider you can get it direct from Lego from August 7th. Up until August 13th, Lego Insiders will also receive a Lego Italian Market Van Gift With Purchase, though we’d expect that to go well before then.
