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he Minecraft community has achieved another monumental feat. This time, they have brought together astonishingly accurate, block-for-block Lower Manhattan’s recreation.

As per reports, the dedicated team spent 4 thorough years building Lower Manhattan 1:1 scale model. They have captured every street, landmark, and skyscraper with breathtaking precision.

Crafting Minecraft replica Lower Manhattan block-by-block needed an immense amount of dedication. The global volunteers collaborated through the Build The Earth initiative and translated real-world data, collected from OpenStreetMap and Google Earth, to the pixelated realm of Minecraft.

Every park, street, and building foundation in pictures circulated on social media reflects the actual geography of New York, and it feels lifelike.

The scale is truly 1:1, which means that the virtual distances match reality exactly. Some iconic structures, including financial buildings, Battery Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge, can already be seen standing tall in pictures. The Statue of Liberty further adds to the immersive skyline.

The team even created an accurate 9/11 Memorial. Even some intricate details, down to street signs, subway tunnels, and more, are being reproduced.

Such a level of accuracy needed remarkable teamwork and countless hours.

Despite massive help from collaborators from around the world, just 68% of Lower Manhattan is completed to date. The team is dedicated to continuing its expansion and is inviting new players to join Minecraft building community's effort.

With many structures finished, the project is now one of the most ambitious builds of Minecraft. It will allow players to wander around a virtual street or gaze up at some familiar skyscrapers, mirroring real Lower Manhattan in Minecraft.

Anyone can now experience staggering achievements firsthand. The builders are already hosting the replica on some accessible Minecraft server– server ip: nyc.buildtheearth.net (1.8 – 1.21.5).

Players can use Bedrock and Java editions to explore virtual New York city's current build. Just connect with the provided server address and start the virtual city tour.For those who are inspired to make a contribution, joining this effort is also straightforward. The team welcomes some new volunteers to help in completing the remaining details and blocks.With Lower Manhattan on the verge of its completion, the Minecraft team's next goal is to expand into other NYC boroughs. The project is proof that Minecraft is not just a game but the canvas for some limitless creativity. Whether you wish to detail sidewalks or construct skyscrapers, all contributions here matter on the Build The Earth server. So, grab some tools and help shape this incredible digital city’s next phase.