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Leaning Tower of Pisa

Leaning Tower of Pisa. The leaning tower is located in Pisa, Italy. The tower is constructed in 1063-1090 . Construction was halted for about 90 years. When the tower starts construction continues to alter the direction of the slope from north to south.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

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  1. Leaning Tower of Pisa

  2. The leaning tower is located in Pisa, Italy.

  3. The tower is constructed in 1063-1090. Construction was halted for about 90 years. When the tower starts construction continues to alter the direction of the slope from north to south.

  4. The tower is designed by Giovanni Di Simone who was born on 21 December 1401 and died 1428.

  5. The shape of the tower is oval and deviation from the base is 5,6 m

  6. The tower is made of marble and metal

  7. Designed to stand vertically, immediately after the start of construction in 1173 it began to tilt to the north, because of poor land and poor performance on the foundation.

  8. Today the leaning tower is a tourist site.

  9. The tower of Pisa is famous for her vertical standing and history.

  10. Milena -7b class

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