The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: torre pendente di Pisa [ˈtorre penˈdɛnte di ˈpiːza,-ˈpiːsa] [1]), or simply the Tower of Pisa (torre di Pisa), is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.

A leaning tower is a tower which, either intentionally or unintentionally (due to errors in design, construction, or subsequent external influence such as unstable ground), does not stand perpendicular to the ground. The most famous example is the Leaning Tower in Pisa, Italy.

2025年2月18日 · Leaning Tower of Pisa, medieval structure in Pisa, Italy, that is famous for the settling of its foundations, which caused it to lean 5.5 degrees (about 15 feet [4.5 metres]) from the perpendicular in the late 20th century. Extensive work was subsequently done to straighten the tower, and its lean.

2015年12月3日 · The so-called Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous buildings in the world, although maybe not for the reasons its original architects would have wanted.

2023年8月29日 · The Leaning Tower of Pisa may be the world’s greatest spot for a tourist photo (5 million people visit annually), but there’s a lot more to this centuries-old icon than lighthearted images of...

2019年6月17日 · The city of Pisa, located in northern Tuscany approximately 50 miles west of Florence, is home to the iconic 13th-century Leaning Tower of Pisa (pronounced peez-ah, not pizza). The famously lopsided tower is one of Italy's top attractions, drawing millions of visitors each year to marvel at its fascinating, if failed, engineering and its ...

2025年2月3日 · The tower has continued to sulk over the waterfront, more a ruin than a construction site, its grim façade visible from the Brooklyn Bridge, the Wall Street heliport, and even from the N.Y.P.D ...

2024年5月26日 · The Leaning Tower of Pisa, an iconic white marble bell tower in the Italian city of Pisa, has captured the imagination of people around the world for centuries. Its distinctive tilt, the result of an unstable foundation and centuries of efforts to correct it, has made it one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

3 天之前 · There are so many lawsuits surrounding the incomplete leaning tower that I can't even find an exact number. Developers, contractors, lenders, subcontractors, and even law firms are all suing and ...

2025年2月6日 · The Leaning Tower of Pisa has left an indelible mark on popular culture, inspiring everything from scientific experiments to quirky photo opportunities. Its influence extends far beyond its physical presence in Tuscany. The tower has been featured in numerous films, books, and TV shows, often as a symbol of Italy or as a backdrop for comedic ...