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Tower of Pisa

About

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks, admired for its elegant Romanesque design and its famous tilt. Built as the freestanding bell tower of Pisa Cathedral, construction began in 1173 and continued for nearly 200 years. The tower began leaning early in its history due to soft, unstable soil beneath its foundations, a feature that eventually made it world‑famous rather than structurally doomedBritannica+1. Standing over 55 meters tall and crafted from white marble, it remains part of the UNESCO‑listed Piazza del Duomo, drawing millions of visitors who climb its spiral staircase for sweeping views of Tuscany. Today, after extensive stabilization efforts, the tower continues to lean safely, preserving its unique charm and enduring global fascination.

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Location

The Tower of Pisa, famously known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is located in Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) in the city of Pisa, in the Tuscany region of central Italy. It stands within the city’s cathedral complex, beside Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa) and directly opposite the circular Pisa Baptistery. Also bordering the same monumental square are the Camposanto Monumentale cemetery, the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo and the Museo delle Sinopie, creating a concentrated ensemble of religious and artistic landmarks around the tower. The square lies just north of Pisa’s historic centre and is a short walk from the River Arno, with the wider city offering additional nearby sights such as Piazza dei Cavalieri and historic palaces along the riverfront.

Tower of Pisa

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