LEGO® has a huge amount of devoted followings among children and adults alike. Even in the digital age where kids play games on mobile devices, and adults read books using their phones or tablet device, LEGO has endured the test of time.

Building LEGO sets have become a craft for individuals who are deeply engaged to it. LEGO sets transport us to another world where we can recreate movie scenes, control our favorite characters, and visit famous structures without actually leaving home.

Below, we look at some of LEGO's best architecture sets that will satisfy your architecture craving and get you building the pieces for hours on end.  

New York City Skyline

Marvel at the beauty of New York City's architectural diversity with this LEGO brick model of New York's skyline. This model is part of the LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection, which includes brick-based models of the most incredible cityscapes the world over. The New York City Skyline is easily recognizable as the set features the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Flatiron Building, and the Chrysler Building.

Ideal for ages 12 and above, this set comes with a collectible booklet that contains the history of the building and landmarks, as well as information about the design. The set is not a difficult one to build because there are not a lot of small details, so you'll be able to see the finished result in less time.

White House

You'll be able to replicate the official residence of the nation's Head of State using 560 pieces of this LEGO Architecture White House set. The model is based on the original 1792 design by renowned architect James Hoban.

Assemble the pieces and live out your dream of flying to D.C and sitting in the Oval Office. Building this set can get repetitive because of the windows and columns, but once built, you will have an architectural replica of the White House right inside your home.

Eiffel Tower

Bring the Eiffel Tower home by getting this LEGO Make & Create Eiffel Tower which stands more than 3-1/2 feet tall. The iconic Eiffel Tower was designed and built by French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel. It was constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair in Paris.

Today, the Eiffel Tower remains a top attraction for tourists traveling to France. With this model of the iron structure, you can now build the Eiffel Tower using 321 pieces of LEGO bricks

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Sydney Skyline

This Sydney Skyline set captures the magnificence of Sydney, as it features the Australian Capital's famous landmarks: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Deutsche Bank Place, and Opera House, all set in the grandeur of the Sydney skyline. The set, which includes more than 360 LEGO pieces, is ideal for boys and girls ages 12 and above.

This is a fairly easy set to build, so even inexperienced hobbyists will have fun assembling the bricks. The manual starts with an introduction to Sydney, and gives details on each of the structures included in the set.

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Buckingham Palace

This is another addition to the LEGO Architecture range that lets you recreate the Buckingham Palace. As with other sets from the Architecture line, this one comes with a booklet that contains information about the history and the design of the Palace.

The design of this model is focused on showcasing the east wing of the Palace with its forecourt, and world-famous balcony. This set provides a great building experience as it allows for lots of creativity in putting together the 700 LEGO pieces included in the box.

Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain LEGO set is inspired by the largest fountain in Rome, Italy. The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) is an architectural wonder that took 30 years to build. The fountain, which was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi, is famous worldwide and has been featured in numerous films including Roman Holiday and La Dolce Vita.

The LEGO model of this iconic landmark is as striking as the original structure on which it is based: it features the statues of Ocean, Abundance and Health, and has translucent blue bricks which gives the illusion of flowing water. When you place the set next to a source of light, you'll find that the blue tiles reflect beautifully.

Villa Savoye

LEGO released this set in September 2012 as an addition to its Architecture series. This brick model of the Villa Savoye takes inspiration from the construction principles that was used to build the modernist villa located on the outskirts of Paris, France.

It is evident that the LEGO design team took care to make the set look just like the real thing as they incorporated the details of the building that blends modern architecture with nature.

The set features a functional roof space, columns, horizontal windows, and an open floor plan. It includes 660 pieces, and is  suitable for ages 12 and above.

United Nations Headquarters

Build the United Nations Headquarters using 597 LEGO bricks, and celebrate the iconic architecture that sits on the banks of New York City’s East River. This United Nations Headquarters model includes all the important details of the iconic landmark including the concave sides, 19 flags at the front, and the smooth facade that provides an accurate depiction of the original structure.

The design book included in this set comes in both English and French, and gives a background on the history and design of the building.

Louvre Building

As with all the other LEGO Architecture sets, the Louvre Building model comes in a sleek box with an instruction booklet that gives information on the design and history of the structure.

Inspired by the blend of Renaissance and Modernist architecture of the former Royal Palace in Paris, the set includes the prominent Pavillon de l'Horloge, and the glass pyramid that was designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei.

The building experience for this set focuses on assembling small pieces and using advanced building techniques to put everything together. It has 695 pieces in total, and is recommended for ages 12 years old and above.

U.S. Capitol Building

LEGO creates an accurate interpretation of the iconic United States Capitol Building with this LEGO Architecture United States Capitol Building set. You will love seeing the neoclassic building on your desk, with all of the important details including a removable dome, north and

south wings, facade, colonnades, and eight statue pieces. The set includes over 1,000 LEGO pieces, and is perfect for tandem builds.