The world-famous Machu Picchu has been brought to life...in Lego.

The model of the 15th century Inca site in Peru contains 250,000 bricks and took five people three weeks to build.

It was displayed in the east piazza of Covent Garden market on Tuesday.

The 3.2 metre structure was commissioned by the Peruvian Tourist Board to encourage people in the UK to travel to the South American Country.

TV presenter Ben Fogle laid the final brick on the lego display and said, although impressive, the model could not compare to the real thing:

"Machu Picchu never ceases to amaze me. There is nothing quite like the first time you see the ancient site and I hope the lego model inspires people to experience the real Machu Picchu first hand."