Thursday, 21 June 2012

The Leaning Tower Of Pisa

  • The leaning tower of Pisa weighs 14,500 tonnes
  •  The tower took over 800 years to completely finish
  •  The leaning tower is only 55.86 meters tall
  •  It is a symbol of national pride
  •  The tower has 294 steps
  •  Actually there are three leaning towers in Pisa, not just one! However, the majority of people know only the most famous (the Leaning Tower).
  • The other two leaning towers in Pisa are the Campanile of San Nicola and the Campanile of San Michele degli Scalzi.

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