Leaning Tower of Pisa History and Facts

Leaning Tower of Pisa History and Facts The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in the city of Pisa, in Tuscany, a region in west-central Italy. From the first moment of its construction on unstable subsurface soils in 1173, Pisa's bell tower tilted farther and farther to the south. Climbing to the top of the leaning tower of Pisa is a unique experience and it offers a very beautiful view of the town. You can use your Leaning Tower of Pisa ticket for entry. The Baptistery and Camposanto require separate tickets for entry. Name: Tower of Pisa, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Bell Tower of Pisa Location: City of Pisa, Italy. Construction Year: started in 1173, finished in 1399 Original Height: 60 m Stairs: 251 steps Weight: 14,500 tonnes The construction of Tower of Pisa began in 1173 and was completed in the 14th century, in 1399 The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built to show off its prosperity and wealth in the form of magnificent monuments after Pisa won a war against Sicily and Palermo and the looted treasure was brought to the city. The original completed height of the Tower of Pisa is 60 meters. Actually, the tower’s height is 56.67m on the highest side and 55,86m on the lowest side. The bell towers at the church of St.Nicola, at the church of St. Michele dui Scalzi and a few other towers in Pisa also lean. Experts say the famous tower at Pisa will lean for at least another 200 years From the first moment of its construction on unstable subsurface soils in 1173, Pisa's bell tower tilted farther and farther to the south The Leaning Tower of Pisa still leans south, but now it does so at just 4 degrees. Barring a large earthquake or other unforeseen catastrophe, engineers believe it will stay put for at least a few hundred years After it had tilted more than 5.5 Deg, major restoration work during the 1990s has reduced the tilt to less than 4 deg, and it is since then very closely monitored The Leaning Tower of Pisa still leans south, but now it does so at just 4 degrees. Barring a large earthquake or other unforeseen catastrophe, engineers believe it will stay put for at least a few hundred years Due to the soft subsoil of the entire area, there are actually several leaning towers of Pisa. The tower was built to show off (with stolen money). If you want to climb to the top you should book tickets in advance The seven bells at the top have not rung since last century In 1990 it closed its doors to the public as a security measure and after several works of restructuring, on June 16th 2001 opened its doors again. You can visit here any time of the year, but summer months between June and September is the peak season.

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