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Leaning Tower of Pisa (Pisa, Italy)

Description: A freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, Italy.

Newest Review: ... fee was worth it but despite the huge amount of tourists visiting it and the plethora of kitsch market stalls, I still think that it is a must place to visit. The question on everyone's lips is how did it end up at such a dodgy angle... well the statue was flawed from the beginning as it was built on soft ground, noticeable by the time they got to the 3rd floor, fortunately the Pisans were ... more

... at this time involved in battles against neighbouring Lucans, Florence and Saracens in Genoa and the construction was postponed for about 100 years which let the underlying soil toughen up, the remaining construction work was then completed by var...more

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Leaning Tower of Pisa (Pisa, Italy): Crazy little building! (282 words)
by - written on 25/12/08 (Very useful, 39 readings)
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Torre Pendente or The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world's most famous sights, I've been there twice - once as a child and once more recently - I have to say, I seemed to remember it being at more of an angle the first time round! I can't claim to have climbed up it, as I didn't feel the queue or the entrance fee was worth it but despite the huge amount of tourists visiting it and the plethora of kitsch market stalls, I still think that it is a must place to visit. The question on everyone's lips is how did it end up at such a dodgy angle... well the statue was flawed from the beginning as it was built on soft ground, noticeable by the time they got to ... Read the complete review