Leaning Tower of Pisa

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Where is the tower?

•  It is located in the Italian town of Pisa, one of the most visited European cities.

When was the tower built?

• The construction of Tower of Pisa began in 1173 and was completed in the 14th century, in 1399.

Who built the tower?• The real identity of Tower of Pisa’s architects is a

mystery.• It is considered that the architects and engineers

who designed the leaning Tower of Pisa are: Bonanno Pisano, Gherardo di Gherardo, Giovanni Pisano, Giovanni di Simone.

Why does the Tower of Pisa lean?

• The leaning of the Tower of Pisa started in 1173, when construction began.

• Because the soft ground, it had begun to lean more and more.

Which is the size of the tower?

• The height of the tower is 55.86 metres from the ground on the low side and 56.67 m on the high side.

• The width of the walls at the base is 2.44 m

• Weight of tower is 14 tonnes.

Why was the tower built?

• The purpose of Tower of Pisa was a touristic one from the beginning.

• To show the world just how important the city was, the people of Pisa decided to build a great cathedral complex, the Field of Miracles. The plan included a cathedral, a baptistery, a bell tower (Tower of Pisa) and a cemetery.

Ineteresting facts?

• There are 297 steps from the bottom to the top of the Pisa tower.

• There are several other towers in Pisa that also lean: the bell tower at the church of St. Michele dei Scalzi, and the bell tower at the church of St. Nicola.

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