Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Photo by Marshau
Located in Tuscany, Italy.  Construction began in August 8, 1173 and took about 177 years to finish.  Free standing bell tower, made of white marble campanile.  Height 183.27 ft.  There are 294 to 296 steps depending on which of the two staircases you decide to take.  The tower leans, that is after it was renovated, at 3.99 degrees.  It began sinking when the second floor was started.  This was do to the set being weak and unstable soil.
Designed by Guglielmo and Bonamo Pisano.

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