Minecraft player recreates an impressive replica of Notre-Dame de Laeken

Minecraft players continue to display their incredible abilities and dedication to building detailed replicas of both fictional and real structures. Reddit user u/pixelbiesterofficial came up with a highly impressive recreation of the Church of Our Lady of Laeken, also known as Notre-Dame de Laeken, in the game.

The structure captures intricate details of the real-life church, a historical and architectural landmark in Brussels, Belgium. Minecraft fans have showered praise on the Reddit post.

Notre-Dame de Laeken in Minecraft byu/pixelbiesterofficial inMinecraftbuilds

The post by u/pixelbiesterofficial has garnered admiration from Reddit users. Many praised the build’s accuracy and compared it to its real-life photographs. One user, u/Deveggoper, expressed a desire to include the church in his Minecraft kingdom, suggesting it would make an excellent addition as an enchanting worship room.

The creator and other Redditors discussed where they could get the build (Image via u/pixelbiesterofficial@Reddit || Mojang Studios)

The creator responded by mentioning that the schematic for the church is available for supporters on their Patreon, allowing others to bring this creation into their own worlds. This response fueled a discussion on the platform. Some appeared unhappy about having to subscribe to the creator’s Patreon for the build.

Redditor u/JimmytheTrumpet responded to those who were displeased with the requirement of Patreon for the build by stating:

“This is something they spent I assume hours and hours of work to build. It’s not totally unreasonable to be behind a paywall. They are an official minecraft partner too.”

Comment byu/pixelbiesterofficial from discussion inMinecraftbuilds

Another user, u/VanyorStorm, remarked that the build looked so real, that they initially thought it was just a heavily modded or shader-enhanced screenshot. This sentiment was echoed by several others, who couldn’t believe the level of craftsmanship achieved in the build.

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About Notre-Dame de Laeken: The inspiration behind the Minecraft build

The player recreated Notre-Dame de Laeken (Image via u/pixelbiesterofficial@Reddit || Mojang Studios)

The Church of Our Lady of Laeken is a Catholic parish church located in the district of Laeken in Brussels, Belgium. It was built in the 19th century in memory of Queen Louise-Marie, the first queen of Belgium and wife of King Leopold I. The church's design was envisioned by Joseph Poelaert, an architect renowned for blending Gothic and neo-Gothic styles into breathtaking structures.

Known for its striking architecture, Notre-Dame de Laeken is characterized by its tall spires, pointed arches, and intricate carvings. It also serves as the royal burial site, housing the crypts of Belgian royalty. These features make the church an important cultural and historical symbol in Belgium.

Recreating such a detailed monument in Minecraft is no easy task, but u/pixelbiesterofficial managed to do justice to the real-world structure. The precision and attention to detail in the build reflect the grandeur of the original church, bringing it to life in the virtual sandbox.