Imagine strolling along a picturesque Venetian canal, admiring centuries-old architecture, listening to music drifting through the streets, and watching a gondola glide beneath a charming stone bridge.
Now imagine capturing that entire experience with LEGO bricks.
Unveiled on 15 October 2026, the LEGO Icons Venetian Neighbourhood (11388) brings the romance, history and architectural beauty of Venice into an extraordinary 5,682-piece display model.
More than just another building set, this ambitious creation celebrates the unique character of one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. From its colourful waterfront buildings to its famous glassmaking traditions, every corner tells a story.
And for LEGO enthusiasts who love architecture, history and travel, there is plenty to discover.
A Venetian masterpiece in 5,682 pieces
At the heart of the set is a lively canal-side neighbourhood featuring three distinctive buildings: an elegant villa, an artisan glassblowing workshop and an astronomical clock tower.
An arched bridge connects the scene, while a traditional gondola adds an unmistakable Venetian touch. The model can also be separated into two sections and rearranged, giving collectors flexibility when displaying their creation.
The buildings are more than attractive façades. Removable roofs and floors reveal detailed interiors, while interactive features include a functioning miniature street piano and a rotating astronomical calendar.
With 17 minifigures representing gondoliers, musicians, tourists and elaborately dressed carnival-goers, the neighbourhood feels like a living, breathing slice of Venice.
It’s a wonderful example of LEGO transforming a famous destination into an immersive storytelling experience.
Venice: The city that rose from the water
Venice is unlike almost any other city in the world.
Built across approximately 118 islands in a shallow lagoon along Italy’s northeastern coast, the historic city is connected by hundreds of bridges and an intricate network of canals.
Its unusual geography shaped everything from its architecture to its transportation and daily life.
But perhaps the most fascinating fact is what lies beneath the buildings.
Did you know? Venice is built on wooden foundations.
Many historic Venetian buildings stand on thousands of wooden piles driven deep into the soft lagoon sediments. In oxygen-poor, waterlogged conditions, these timbers can survive for centuries.
Rather than building on conventional dry land, Venetian engineers developed ingenious construction methods to create a thriving city surrounded by water.
It’s a remarkable feat of engineering, especially considering that much of Venice’s historic architecture dates back hundreds of years.
That makes LEGO’s brick-built interpretation particularly fitting: both involve creating intricate structures from carefully assembled components.
A tiny piano with a big surprise
One of the set’s most unusual features isn’t a building at all.
It’s a miniature street piano.
Using a specially 3D-printed component, the piano can produce actual musical notes when the flower vase positioned on top is turned.
It’s a clever combination of modern LEGO engineering and old-world charm, bringing an unexpected interactive element to an otherwise architectural display.
Alongside the moving astronomical calendar, this feature demonstrates how LEGO continues to experiment with new building techniques and functionality.
Is LEGO 11388 worth adding to your collection?
For collectors who appreciate large architectural builds, the Venetian Neighbourhood offers several appealing qualities.
Its richly detailed façades, interior spaces and waterfront scenery make it a compelling display piece. The movable sections provide some flexibility, while the 17 minifigures create opportunities for storytelling and photography.
However, with 5,682 pieces and a substantial footprint, this is a serious undertaking in both building time and display space.
It also comes at a premium price, making it more suitable for dedicated LEGO enthusiasts, architecture lovers and collectors than casual builders.
Unlike a traditional LEGO modular building, its primary appeal is the complete canal-side diorama rather than integration into a standard LEGO city street.
Still, the combination of architecture, history, culture and unusual interactive details makes it one of the more distinctive LEGO Icons releases announced for 2026.
Bonus set: LEGO Venetian Water Taxi (40898)
LEGO has announced a 322-piece Venetian Water Taxi gift with purchase for qualifying purchases of set 11388 from 1–8 November 2026, while stocks last.
The smaller model includes a water taxi, dock, captain, tourist and two pigeons, making it a charming companion to the main display.
For availability and Singapore pricing, check the official LEGO Singapore store closer to launch.
“Celebrate Italy’s rich cultural and architectural heritage with the LEGO® Icons Venetian Neighborhood (11388) travel decor building set – a perfect gift idea for adults and travel lovers. Unwind as you create a captivating canal-side scene, complete with a luxury villa, an artisan glassblowing workshop and astronomical clock tower. Play notes on the 3D-printed street piano, sail a gondola beneath the arched bridge and bring stories to life with 17 colorful characters, including gondoliers, carnival-goers, tourists and musicians. Remove floors and roofs to reveal detailed interior spaces and easily separate and rearrange sections to explore different display layouts for the home or office. Discover a space for relaxation with the inspiring range of LEGO® Icons advanced building sets (sold separately) designed for adults. Build this city diorama with confidence using the LEGO Builder app, where you can rotate models in 3D, zoom in and track your progress. Set contains 5,682 pieces.
VENICE DIORAMA – Celebrate Italian culture with the LEGO® Icons Venetian Neighborhood (11388), a richly detailed diorama inspired by the canals and architecture of the legendary city
FEATURE-PACKED BUILDING SET – Craft a highly detailed Venetian waterfront with ornate architecture, an arched bridge, canal and gondola, plus 17 minifigures for storytelling
STEP INTO VENICE – Explore a glassblowing workshop, discover an astronomical clock tower, play notes on the 3D-printed street piano, sail a gondola and meet gondoliers, carnival-goers and musicians
CAPTIVATING TRAVEL DECOR – Enjoy constructing this outstanding city diorama, arrange the modular sections for the perfect look and display it in your home or office
GIFT IDEA FOR TRAVEL LOVERS – Make a birthday or special occasion extra special with this intricate decor model for fans of European architecture and travel
DIGITAL BUILDING GUIDE – Build with the LEGO® Builder app, where you can rotate your model in 3D, zoom in and track your progress
MORE SETS TO COLLECT – Discover a space for relaxation and creativity with the inspiring range of LEGO® Icons advanced building sets (sold separately) designed for adults
DIMENSIONS – This 5,682-piece diorama kit measures over 18 in. (48 cm) high, 25 in. (63 cm) wide and 12 in. (31 cm) deep”
Source: LEGO
