Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Leaning Tower Of Pisa is one of the worlds most famous monuments that stirs the imagination of every single person, from kids to adults.
The TORRE PENDENTE DI PISA (Italian name for this tower) is famous because of the settling of the towers foundations, which resulted in leaning to 5.5. degrees which make it about 4.5 meters or 15 feet. Here are some basic facts about the Leaning Tower Of Pisa, and also don't miss a video.



Official Name of the Tower: TORRE PENDENTE DI PISA
Original Function: Bell Tower
The Architect: Bonanno Pisano
Date of construction: 1173-1350
Year in which the leaning became obvious : 1178
Height at the time when the lean looked obvious: 10.6 meters, 35 ft
Height: 55.863 meters, 185 feet, 8 stories
Weight: 14700 tons