I have always been fascinated by the Leaning Tower of Pisa and have always wanted to go there. Recently, more of my friends have visited it, and after seeing their photos, I have put it on my bucket.
About The Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, resulting from an unstable foundation. The tower's height is 183 feet 3 inches from the ground on the low side and 185 feet 11 in on the high side. Its weight is estimated at 14,500 tonnes. The tower has 296 or 294 steps. The seventh floor has two fewer steps on the north-facing staircase.
The tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century due to soft ground, which could not adequately support the structure's weight. It worsened through the completion of construction in the 14th century. By 1990, the tilt had reached 5.5 degrees. The structure was stabilized by remedial work between 1993 and 2001, which reduced the tilt to 3.97 degrees.
I plan to go to Pisa if I can get a cruise that visits Livorno. This is my ideal way to go and see the Tower and climb its steps.
Visit The Leaning Tower of Pisa.
This is something that I will be able to visit in the future. Many cruise ships call at Livorno in Italy and run trips to Pisa. Seeing the Tower of Pisa could be crossed off my bucket list in the next few years.