Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa, Italy

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Close-up view of arcades and visitors on the Leaning Tower of Pisa, built 1173-1350 in the Romanesque style. Made of gleaming white and pastel marble, the campanile has a diameter of 52 feet (16 m) at the base and would stand 185 feet (56 metres) high if it were straight. It currently leans 5.5 degrees, which amounts to about 15 feet or 4.5 metres from vertical. Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. David Joyal all photos →

One of Europe's great icons, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of Pisa Cathedral. Although most famous for its astonishing lean, the tower is also notable for its magnificent Romanesque architecture.

Location map of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Pisa, Italy
Coordinates
43.7233000° N, 10.3956000° E map · aerial
Date(s)
1173

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Page Title
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023