Leaning Tower Of Pisa Italy

Published by jacko77 on Wed Nov 18th, 2009

The leaning tower of Pisa in Italy as become a world famous monument because of the 4.4 metres it leans out of line and is the one thing that as put the city of Pisa on the map today.  The tower itself was constructed around 1174.

The tower started to lean soon after the construction of the tower reached just three of its eight storeys because of the unstable soil it was built on.

The purpose of the tower was to serve as a bell tower and would be reached by going up the narrow spiral stairs of around 294 steps while the building was leaning at a 5 degree angle.  If you are one who can get claustrophobic or have a fear of heights then you certainly won't want to try this.

However for the more adventurous in spirit and those with the money for the steep admission fee just to have the privilege of experiencing one the worlds most famous buildings can leave a great memory in your scrapbook.