{"id":207,"date":"2014-02-21T05:50:37","date_gmt":"2014-02-21T05:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=207"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:05:50","slug":"leaning-tower-of-pisa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/italy\/leaning-tower-of-pisa\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy is a bell tower, famous for its dramatic tilt to one side. Located adjacent to the Cathedral of Pisa, the tower has become an icon of Italy. It is the third oldest structure in Pisa\u2019s Cathedral Square. There are eight floors in leaning tower of Pisa including the observation deck at the top. The estimated weight of the tower is 14,500 metric tons. There are amazing leaning tower of Pisa facts that we will mention here.<\/p>\n

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was not originally intended to lean, but because it was built on soft soils the tower gradually tilted to one side. Prior to its restoration in 1990 to 2001, the tower had a tilt of 5.5 degrees. Many people think that it will fall one day.
\nMillions of tourists flock to the lawns around the tower to take the classic photo pretending to hold up (or knock down) the tower.
\nThe white-marble tower has been built using the Romanesque medieval architectural style. It is believed to have been constructed by four architects, viz., Bonanno Pisano, Gherardo di Gherardo, Giovanni Pisano, and Giovanni di Simone.<\/p>\n

Visitors can also climb the steps to the top inside the tower. Big blind arcades boasting geometrical decorations form the base of this tower. There are seven bells tuned clockwise to a musical scale located on top of the tower.<\/p>\n

It is said that you must visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa<\/strong> during the day. At night the shops are closed and it appears unimpressive. But, if you plan to visit on a full moon night, the tower looks captivating.<\/p>\n

Even though some people regard the tower to be an engineering failure owing to the tilt, yet the tower has acquired a special place in history. The tower has also been used for experiments by the famous Italian scientist named Galileo Galilei. He is believed to have thrown two balls (of different masses) from the tower to prove that their descending time was not related to their masses.
\nProducts like olive oil or wine bottle (bearing the shape of the tower), ornament, jigsaw puzzle, tower nanoblock, Lego, Keychain, etc. are some of the examples that make it clear that due its popularity, it is even used as a marketing tactic to attract customers.<\/p>\n

On your Tuscany tour you should not miss various points of interest near the Leaning Tower of Pisa<\/strong> include Lucca, Florence, Santa Maria della Spina, and Guelph Tower.<\/p>\n

Leaning Tower Of Pisa Map<\/h2>\n
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Know Where is Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0Facts\u00a0about Leaning Tower Of Pisa<\/h2>\n

Few of the Leaning tower of Pisa facts are mention here for more information go to read more option:<\/p>\n