The highest Lego tower in the world is a majestic 11 stories tall

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Diana Shi
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There are Lego towers, and then there are Lego ​towers.

A new one in Utrecht, Netherland, has set a new record -- it soars to an impressive height of 115 feet (35.16 meters). The tower, which required 23 truckloads of bricks, was built with the help of children and their families to celebrate LegoWorld Netherland's 15th anniversary. Constructed started two days ago and was completed on Friday.

The previous record-holder was also at LegoWorld in the Netherlands, but was only a measly 91 feet tall.

Sure, 115 feet is tall for a Lego tower -- but it's only about half as tall as the Statue of Liberty in New York City. And it doesn't come close to trumping the Trump Tower, which raises to 1,399 feet.

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Lego tweeted about the new tower on Friday.

Thanks to all kids and families who helped build the world’s highest LEGO tower. 35.16 meters! #LEGOTower #LEGOWorld pic.twitter.com/83wOfdWKKp— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) October 23, 2015

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