THE TOWER LEANS BECAUSE OF ILL-CONCEIVED DESIGN PLANS. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. A final wave of construction picked up again in the early 14th century, concluding with the installation of a bell chamber in 1372. The Leaning Tower of Pisa ( Italian: torre pendente di Pisa ), or simply, the Tower of Pisa ( torre di Pisa torre di piza pisa 1 ), is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. This time, construction only remained underway for 12 years before another war again stopped the work. Military conflicts with other Italian states would soon halt progress on the tower, which would not resume until 1272. By 1178, workers had made it to the third story of the structure, which was already tilting slightly to the north. IT TOOK TWO CENTURIES TO BUILD IT.Ĭonstruction on a campanile, or bell tower, to accompany the public cathedral in the Italian riverside city of Pisa broke ground in August 1173. Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most beloved architectural accident. The Leaning Tower of Pisa may be the world's greatest spot for a tourist photo, but there's a lot more to this centuries-old icon than lighthearted images of your friends and family "holding up" the tower.
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