The Titanic

The RMS Titanic was a British ocean liner of the Olympic class that sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage, due to a collision with an iceberg. The Titanic represented the pinnacle of naval technology at the time and was the largest and most luxurious ship in the world. During its maiden voyage (from Southampton to New York, via Cherbourg and Queenstown), it struck an iceberg on the evening of April 14, 1912. The impact with the iceberg caused breaches below the waterline, which led to the ship’s sinking 2 hours and 40 minutes later. In total, 1,518 people, including crew members, lost their lives in the disaster; only 705 survived, and just 6 were rescued from the water. The event caused a huge shock to public opinion and led to the creation of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, known as SOLAS. The story of the Titanic has been told in numerous films, the most famous of which is certainly the 1997 movie directed by James Cameron, starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet.

In this museum exhibition, visitors can see a depiction of the moment of impact with the iceberg, created by Maurizio Lampis. The Titanic on display here is a LEGO set made up of 9,090 pieces, built to a 1:200 scale and measuring 135 cm in length, making it one of the largest LEGO models ever built. Among the authentic details are more than 300 portholes, the iconic deck, lifeboats, benches, and a crane.