Italy
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Welcome to Pisa! This famous white tower has been slowly leaning to one side for over 800 years, but it still stands tall and strong.
Why is it famous?
It is famous around the world for its surprising, dramatic tilt.
Visitors love taking silly photos pretending to hold it up or push it over.
How was it built?
Builders started the tower over 800 years ago as a bell tower for the cathedral next door.
The ground underneath was too soft, so the tower began leaning even before it was finished.
Amazing facts
The tower leans about 4 degrees to one side.
It took almost 200 years to finally finish building it.
Quick facts
- The tower leans about 4 degrees to one side.
- It took almost 200 years to finally finish building it.
- It has 8 floors and 296 winding steps to the top.
- It has been leaning for more than 800 years and still hasn't fallen.