The tower s original purpose was as a bell tower for the pisa cathedral.
Leaning tower of pisa floors.
Torre pendente di pisa or simply the tower of pisa torre di pisa ˈtorre di ˈpiːza is the campanile or freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the italian city of pisa known worldwide for its nearly four degree lean the result of an unstable foundation the tower is situated behind the pisa cathedral and is the third oldest structure in the.
Like its name suggest it actually does lean to one side.
Learn how the tower got its famous tilt marvel the grand architecture of the piazza dei miracoli and see landmarks like palazzo vescovile scuola normale and the church of san sisto.
The leaning tower of pisa may be the world s greatest spot for a tourist photo but there s a lot more to this centuries old icon than lighthearted images of your friends and family holding up.
The tower started to lean during construction because the foundation was built on soft ground that had difficulty supporting the weight.
The leaning tower of pisa italian.
The construction of the tower of pisa stopped for nearly a century because of pisa s wars with the neighboring city of florence.
The leaning tower of pisa is a freestanding bell tower located in the city of pisa in italy.
Now leaning precariously at a five degree angle construction on the 183 foot tall tower began in 1173 but was halted five.
Nearly 10 years on capital gate remains the world s farthest man made leaning building according to guinness world records.
The leaning tower of pisa is one of italy s most iconic attractions and this private walking tour reveals the mysteries of the distinctive tower.