The learning tower of Pisa, known as Torre Pendente di Pisa
in Italian, is different than most medieval architecture. This
particular section won't cover the highly advanced construction
techniques that were used, it is important to mention how this tower's
design is significant.
The Leaning Tower is the third oldest building on Pisa's Piazza del Duomo (cathedral square), the Cathedral and Baptistry were first. The Piazza dei Miracoli, formally known as Piazza del Duomo, is a
wide walled area located in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, recognized as an
important center of European medieval art and one of the finest
architectural complexes in the world
The Tower of Pisa (180 feet in height) was begun in 1173 and, due to its
faulty foundation on unstable soil, leans precariously more than 14
feet out of line, preventing visitors from climbing its 300-plus steps
to the top.
Pictures by MSW
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