The leaning Tower of Pisa
03-30-2010, 06:35 AM,
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The leaning Tower of Pisa
Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower at Pisa, Italy. It is famous for leaning 141/2 feet (4.4 meters) out of line when measured from the seventh story. It tilts because its foundation was built on unstable soil (it's a well known fact that Pisa architects aren't so bright). Construction of the tower began in 1173 and ended between 1360 and 1370 (which means it's been around even longer than dad). The ground beneath the tower first started to sink after the first three stories were built.

In 1990, the tower was closed for repairs. At that time, its lean had been increasing an average of 1/20 of an inch (1.3 millimeters) per year. Engineers hope to stabilize the tower's foundation and straighten it slightly to prevent it from eventually collapsing and falling over (and yes, it is indeed open for tourists!). By 1994, their efforts had straightened the tower's lean about 2/5 of an inch (1 centimeter). No date for the reopening of the tower was scheduled.
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07-15-2010, 11:15 AM,
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RE: The leaning Tower of Pisa
I want to inform you that I have visited them only once. I can believe that it is still not falling. I climbed up into the tower and and i was so afraid that I wanted to go immediately down. And yes the another thing is that it is so bend that you say that in next minute must fall. But it is really very beautiful too.


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06-19-2012, 07:01 AM,
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RE: The leaning Tower of Pisa
I know information about Pisa: The top of the Leaning Tower can be reached by mounting the 294 steps which rise in the form of a spiral on the inner side of the tower walls.
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08-22-2013, 11:36 AM,
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RE: The leaning Tower of Pisa
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09-14-2023, 08:55 PM,
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RE: The leaning Tower of Pisa
As I stood before the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, its graceful tilt seemed to defy the laws of physics. Mesmerized by its beauty, I contemplated its rich history and the architectural marvel that it is. Intrigued, I sought to delve deeper into its story and engaged ghost writer services to unravel its mysteries. Through meticulous research, the writer unveiled the tower's fascinating past, its unintended lean, and the ingenious methods employed to preserve its delicate balance.
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10-28-2023, 08:40 PM,
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RE: The leaning Tower of Pisa
(09-14-2023, 08:55 PM)Anton Roger Wrote: As I stood before the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, its graceful tilt seemed to defy the laws of physics. Mesmerized by its beauty, I contemplated its rich history and the architectural marvel that it is. Intrigued, I sought to delve deeper into its story and engaged ghost writer services to unravel its mysteries. Through meticulous research, the writer unveiled the tower's fascinating past, its unintended lean, and the ingenious methods employed to preserve its delicate balance.

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