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Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzles

By Dave Fisher, About.com

If you think that travelling is more fun than arriving, then these jigsaw puzzles are for you. This selection includes challenging, double-sided jigsaws as well as puzzles with 10,000+ pieces that are sure to keep you puzzling for a long, long time.

Skylines of the World Jigsaw Puzzle

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At 18,000 pieces, this puzzle should keep you busy for a very long time. For serious jigsaw puzzlers only. Size: 108 2/3 x 75 1/2 in. 18,000 pcs. Ages 16 and up

Tropical Impressions Jigsaw Puzzle

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At 18,000 pieces, this puzzle should keep you busy for a very long time. Manufacturer: Ravensburger. Size: 97 x 75.6 in. 18,0000 pcs.

Antique Map Jigsaw Puzzles

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If you're looking for a challenging puzzle and are also a fan of antique maps, then here's a selection of puzzles just for you! Most of these puzzles have piece counts ranging from a fairly challenging 3000 to a whopping 13,200!

Views of Ancient Rome Jigsaw Puzzle

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By 18th century artist Giovanni Paolo Pannini, renowed for his depictions of Rome’s ancient and modern monuments. Manufacturer: Ravensburger. Size: 60 x 40 in. 5000 pcs.

Life - The Ultimate Challenge Jigsaw Puzzle

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You'll need an awfully big dining room table to complete this jigsaw puzzle. 24,000 pieces!!! Oh, and forget your social life. When completed the puzzle measures 4.2m x 1.5 m. (And your children will be grown and married.)

Las Hilanderas Jigsaw Puzzle

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This 17th century masterpiece by Velazquez is faithfully reproduced in this large and challenging jigsaw puzzle. Manufacturer: Educa. Size: 84 x 61 in. 10,000 pcs.

St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzle

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This reproduction of Rogier van der WEYDEN's Alterpiece for Cologne's St. Columba is one of the largest jigsaw puzzles in production. At 18,000 pieces, it should prove a challenge for even the most ardent jigsaw puzzle fan. Manufacturer: Educa. Size: 126-1/2 x 61-3/4 in. 18,000 pcs.
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Astrology Puzzle

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Here's a great activity for the whole family - assemble this challenging jigsaw puzzle with an astrological theme. Manufacturer: Ravensburger. Size: 54 X 76 in. 9000 pcs. Ages 16 and up.

Poussin - Le Parnasse Jigsaw Puzzle

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Poussin's Le Parnasse is an excellent example of French Baroque painting from the early 17th century, and, at 8000 pieces, makes for a very challenging puzzle experience. Manufacturer: Educa. Size: 75-1/2 x 53-1/2 in. 8000 pcs.

World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzles - 101 Dalmatians

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A very challenging puzzle! Both sides of this jigsaw have been printed, cut, or pressed, so you need to compare shape, color, and fit on both sides. Manufacturer: Buffalo Games. Size: 15 X 15 in. 529 pcs.

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