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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: torre pendente di Pisa [ˈtorre penˈdɛnte di ˈpiːza,-ˈpiːsa]), 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.
Dec 3, 2015 · Engineers now believe the Leaning Tower of Pisa will remain stable for some 200 years, barring an earthquake or other unpredictable disaster.
- Sarah Pruitt
Jun 13, 2024 · 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. Extensive work was subsequently done to straighten the tower, and its lean.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 1, 2018 · The Leaning Tower of Pisa, simply known as Tower of Pisa, is a bell tower. As the name suggests, the tower actually leans on one of the sides. The Tower of Pisa is located behind the Pisa Cathedral and is among the oldest buildings in the Pisa Cathedral Square.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a white marble bell tower standing beside the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, recognizable worldwide as an architectural landmark for its unintended tilt towards one side.
Jun 6, 2018 · Thanks to a pretty impressive design flaw, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy’s most iconic sights. Tilting 3.9 degrees off the vertical, the Romanesque bell tower is horizontally displaced by almost four metres and has one side taller than the other.
