| Leaning Tower of
Pisa |
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| Height (from ground): |
55 m |
| Height (from foundation): |
58.36 m |
| Location: |
Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Tuscany,
Italy |
| Construction years: |
1173-1360 |
| Architect: |
unknown, most probably
Bonanno Pisano, maybe Diotisalvi or Biduino |
| Inclination: |
about 5.5° (i.e. 10%) |
| YATS Height Ranking: |
#14 |
| YATS Age Ranking: |
#2 |
| Official Website: |
torre.duomo.pisa.it |
| This bell tower (Campanile)
of the cathedral (Duomo) began to lean after only three tiers had been
comleted. Attempts have been made to correct the lean which increases at
an average of 1mm each year. |
| Photo © www.corbis.com/Hubert
Stadler |