2006-08-13 22:11:49 · 8 answers · asked by chin mei! 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre pendente di Pisa or simply La Torre di Pisa) is the campanile, or bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is situated behind the Cathedral and it is the third structure in Pisa's Campo dei Miracoli (field of Miracles).
The tower is famous for its noticeable lean. It was intended to stand vertically so as to serve as a bell tower, but began leaning soon after construction started in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation.
The height of the tower is 55.86 m (183.27 ft) from the ground on the lowest side and 56.70 m (186.02 ft) on the highest side. The width of the walls at the base is 4.09 m (13.42 ft) and at the top 2.48 m (8.14 ft). Its weight is estimated at 14,500 tonnes. The tower has 294 steps
2006-08-14 00:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Pisa, Italy
2006-08-13 22:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by alohachief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where is the tower of Pisa located? In the town of Pisa.
2006-08-13 22:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by henry b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the city of Pisa, which is in Tuscany (a region in Italy)
2006-08-13 22:14:45 · answer #4 · answered by HP 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pisa
2006-08-14 05:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While we're at it.....Where is London Bridge?
2006-08-13 22:24:01 · answer #6 · answered by TonyB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaning_Tower_of_Pisa
2006-08-13 22:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by Taiwan90851 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better I don't answer this stupid question !
2006-08-13 22:18:47 · answer #8 · answered by nomad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋