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Set 10256 Taj Mahal
Creator Expert

Taj Mahal

LEGO® Creator Expert set 10256 Taj Mahal recreates the world-famous mausoleum in Agra, India, and ranks among the largest LEGO sets without any minifigures. The focus sits entirely on architecture and symmetry rather than play scenes.

Set number
10256
Year
2017
Pieces
5,923
Minifigures
0
Theme
Creator Expert
Different parts
165
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 165

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Spare parts (11)

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Description

An architectural landmark in brick form

The Taj Mahal is one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, built as a mausoleum in the 17th century. The LEGO model translates the original's striking symmetry into brick form, with its central dome, four minarets and intricate facade pattern. Unlike most LEGO sets, this one is purely about recreating architecture — there are no minifigures and no play features, just a display model aimed at fans of architecture and fine detail. That strict symmetry across the dome, minarets and facade makes the build itself a distinct kind of challenge.

Size and scale

With 5,923 pieces, 10256 is one of the largest sets in the LEGO range and demands a fair amount of time and patience to build. The sheer footprint of the finished model, with its wide, symmetrical base, also calls for a decent amount of display space. As a pure architecture set with no minifigures or vehicle functions, the appeal lies entirely in how precisely it captures the proportions and patterns of the real building rather than in play mechanics.

Colours and parts

The white, tan, trans-clear and yellow colour palette captures the bright marble look of the real Taj Mahal, with the transparent and yellow pieces used for accents such as its characteristic decorative details. With only 165 unique parts among almost 6,000 pieces overall, the model leans heavily on repeating a small number of basic shapes, typical of architecture sets built to recreate large, even surfaces. The parts list on this page shows exactly which colours and shapes dominate the build.

Who this set suits

10256 is aimed at experienced builders, architecture enthusiasts and collectors after a demanding, long-term project. With no minifigures included, the appeal is the accuracy of the build itself rather than any play scene. Anyone after specific tile or tan-coloured parts for their own architecture builds should check the full parts list on this page.

FAQ

Does 10256 include minifigures?
No, the set has no minifigures — it's a pure architecture display model.
How many pieces does the set have?
5,923 pieces in total, including 165 unique parts.
What does the set depict?
The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built in the 17th century in Agra, India.

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