Today the Tower gathers over 5 million visitors each year and it makes about 21 million Euro per year. However, in order to get there to admire them, you have to climb 269 steps (yes, we counted them). The most remarkable attempt is dated to the end of the previous century when, with a budget of 30 million and 10 years of works, the Tower was straightened over 1.5°.Īt the top of this magnificent marble Tower, you can still find its original 7 brass bells.
The tower, 58.4m high (on 8 floors), was supposed to be straight but due to the unstable soil, it ended up leaning.ĭuring its life ( over 840 years), several attempts were made to save it from falling. The construction started in 1173 and it took 200 years. Located in Tuscany, Italy, the Tower was built as a freestanding bell tower for the nearby cathedral. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous monuments in the World. Delivery & Pickup Options - 59 reviews of Leaning Tower of Pizza & Restaurant 'This is my favorite mom and pop italian place in Melbourne. What is it made of? White marble (read more) How many steps does it have? 257 inside + 12 outside (read more) How is it inside? hollow, with a spiral staircase climbing to the very top (read more)
A lot of people took part in the process (read more) When was it built? the construction started in 1173 (read more) What's its history? see the timeline here Why is it leaning? because the foundation gave up (read more) How tall is it? 58.4m - 191ft (read more) Where is it? Pisa, Tuscany, Italy (read more)
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