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- Leaning Tower of Pisa - Wikipedia
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: torre pendente di Pisa [ˈtorre penˈdɛnte di ˈpiːza, - ˈpiːsa] [1]), or simply the Tower of Pisa (torre di Pisa), is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation
- Leaning Tower of Pisa | History, Architecture, Foundation Lean . . .
Leaning Tower of Pisa, medieval structure in Pisa, Italy, that is famous for the settling of its foundations, which caused it to lean 5 5 degrees (about 15 feet [4 5 metres]) from the perpendicular in the late 20th century
- Quick Facts - Leaning Tower Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous monuments in the World Located in Tuscany, Italy, the Tower was built as a freestanding bell tower for the nearby cathedral
- Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean? - HISTORY
The tower was officially completed around 1370, but its lean only increased over the next six centuries, becoming an integral part of the monument’s quirky appeal
- Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy: Guide to the Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe It is located in the Italian town of Pisa, one of the most visited European cities Tower of Pisa stands at 60 metres and until 1990 was leaning at about a 10 degree angle
- Leaning Tower of Pisa: Visit the Tower of Pisa
Prepare your trip to discover the majesty of the Tower of Pisa up close Book your guided tour now to explore the tower’s interior and enjoy a breathtaking view from its top
- Tower - Opera della Primaziale Pisana: sito ufficiale
But what is its real purpose? It is called the Leaning Tower or the Tower of Pisa but actually it was never used for defending the city; it is part of the religious complex in the Duomo Square and acts as its bell tower
- Pisa Tower History: How a Mistake Became a Global Icon
In the heart of Pisa, Italy, the Leaning Tower of Pisa stands as one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks Built as the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral, its history is woven with tales of ambition, miscalculation, and resilience
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