The Leaning Tower of Pisa

 

In Pisa, Italy, stands a 12th century structure known for its slanting form. It was constructed for 199 years. 

Originally, the Leaning Tower was built as the bell Tower for the cathedral in the city of Pisa. Now it leans 4 degree away from the vertical line. 

Right from the start of construction, the Tower started leaning because of the unstable foundation resting on the soft soil. This same funny combination helped the Tower withstand different earthquakes.

The Tower has 7 floors, 294 stairs on the lower side, 296 on the opposite. It stands more than 55 metres on the bent side. 7 bells were installed at completion.

Repairs have been made over time to the tilt but there are indecisions since the tilt is the main source of attractions for visitors. Even the bells for which it was built were removed to stop the increasing bending angle in fear of a collapse.

In the late 1500's, Galileo Galilei is believed to have conducted an experiment from the tower to demonstrate the law of free fall by dropping two different masses of an object. ( I think free fall is gravity, shebi...I have forgotten physics ooo 🤐)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa avoided destruction during World War II because the sergeant sent to  confirm it as a German observation post loved the building and didn't give the order for a blast. 

The staircase.

Surface restoration, structural strengthening, evacuating surrounding buildings are the various efforts made to retain the Tower's prestige.

Tourists have a common pose 😁.