Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre pendente di Pisa) or the Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa.
The tower's tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight.
In spring 1999, my son, Brian, spent six weeks backpacking through Europe.
The photo shows the tower undergoing stabilization work which was completed in 2001.
During stabilization the lean was decreased from 5.5 degrees to about 3.99 degrees.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre pendente di Pisa) or the Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa.
The tower's tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight.
In spring 1999, my son, Brian, spent six weeks backpacking through Europe.
The photo shows the tower undergoing stabilization work which was completed in 2001.
During stabilization the lean was decreased from 5.5 degrees to about 3.99 degrees.