How many pieces does set 21027 have, and are there minifigures?

The set includes 289 pieces across 78 unique parts; no minifigures are included.

Which landmarks appear in the model?

The skyline includes the TV Tower, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag's glass dome, among other Berlin landmarks.

Is this set for play or for display?

It is a pure display set from the Architecture line, designed to be built once and shown rather than played with.

Skylines

Berlin

Set 21027 turns Berlin's skyline into a single curved strip, combining stylised versions of landmarks such as the TV Tower, Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag dome into one continuous silhouette. At 289 pieces with no minifigures, it belongs to the Architecture line's display-focused sets rather than its play sets. This page lists every part and colour used in the model.

Set number: 21027
Year: 2016
Pieces: 289
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Skylines
Different parts: 78

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 78

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (13)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A skyline, not separate buildings

Rather than modelling one building at true scale, set 21027 lines up simplified versions of several Berlin landmarks along a single curved base, so the finished piece reads as a city skyline rather than an isolated structure. The TV Tower's distinctive sphere, the Brandenburg Gate's columns and the Reichstag's glass dome all appear in reduced, stylised form, recognisable at a glance even though each is built from only a handful of pieces. Builders who know the city tend to spot each landmark immediately.

A restrained build with 78 unique parts

289 pieces and just 78 unique parts keep this a fairly quick build, typically finished in an afternoon rather than spread across several sessions. The Architecture line relies on a narrow selection of bricks, plates and slopes arranged at careful angles to suggest architectural form with a minimum of specialised pieces, which makes the build feel deliberate and precise rather than fast-paced or play-oriented, with no moving parts anywhere in the model.

Tan, grey and black hold the palette together

Tan, black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey form a deliberately muted palette that lets shape carry the design instead of colour, fitting the understated tone of many Berlin landmarks. Tan appears mainly on older stone structures such as the Brandenburg Gate, while the greys pick out newer elements like the TV Tower. The parts list on this page covers all 78 unique pieces, useful for anyone planning their own minimalist skyline or city model.

Built for the shelf, not for play

As a pure Architecture set, 21027 has no play functions and no minifigures, aimed squarely at Berlin fans, architecture enthusiasts and anyone after an understated display piece for a desk or shelf. Its compact size and restrained style pair naturally with other city skyline sets in the same range, making it easy to build up a small collection of city silhouettes over time, one set and one city at a time.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 21027 have, and are there minifigures?: The set includes 289 pieces across 78 unique parts; no minifigures are included.
Which landmarks appear in the model?: The skyline includes the TV Tower, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag's glass dome, among other Berlin landmarks.
Is this set for play or for display?: It is a pure display set from the Architecture line, designed to be built once and shown rather than played with.