Leaning Tower of Pisa by junge1
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile or free-standing bell tower of the cathedral of the City of Pisa. It is the third oldest structure in the Piazza del Duomo after the cathedral and the baptistry.
The height of the tower is 55.85m (183.27-ft) from the ground to the low side and 56.70m (186.22-ft) to the high side.
Prior to restoration work performed between 1990 and 2001 the tower leaned at an angle of 5.5 degrees, but the tower now leans about 3.99 degrees. The top of the tower is displaced horizontally 3.9m (12-ft,10-inches).
Construction of the tower was performed in three stages across 177 years.
Work on the ground floor began on August 8, 1173. The tower began to sink after construction had progressed to the second floor in 1178 (Wikipedia).
This picture was taken on 11 July 2007,
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Comments (32)
Faemike55
very cool capture! I am so happy you did not present us with a tacky shot of someone either pushing the tower or supporting the tower.
bazza
Very lovely tower love all the columns. Its is a wonder they didn't stop at the second level seeing it was sinking instead of carrying on up.. and sort out the sinking first..
auntietk
I like this VERY much! You can clearly see the lean, but you haven't taken the picture from the "standard" place. Excellent work! It's a treat to get a closer look. Your series of shots of this place has given me a much better understanding of what it is.
Dreamingbee
how cool to see this !!! what a great tower and fascinating architecture !!!! thx for sharing Sig - have a great week ;)
bmac62
A marvel of engineering...both the building process and the restoration. Like your shot from this unique perspective.
junge1
When they realized the tower began to lean they started to compensate for it over the next 100years or so. BTW, this is a vertical pano of two pictures!!
junge1
I am worn out from trying to make reservations for my next trip and I will comment tomorrow! Sig..
ysvry
when i was there it leaned more and you got dizzy because the stairs were out of line. they also didnt have guard rails on the outer levels, at the time i found that kinda scary , mind you, i must have been 12 or so lol great foto.
jayfar
A really lovely capture.
whaleman
It is nice to see a good shot of the structure. I've always thought about going there and taking a shot from either side which shows no lean...thought that would be interesting.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
fallen21
Awesome capture.
Feliciti
many years ago i where at this tower too, beautiful capture and thanks for the memories of this
sharky_
Wow! Something really to see. Thanks for sharing. Aloha
flavia49
marvelous image
dbrv6
Great capture(s) and putting it all together.
mariogiannecchini
Evviva la Torre di Pisa ...che pende ...che pende..e mai non va giù... Splendid photo !
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture!!!
jophoto
Well done image of this famous landmark.
marybelgium
superbe !
farmerC
Exellent shot.
drifterlee
Awesome shot!
jocko500
they did a good job on it as it did not fall down
carlx
Amazing photography and tower, Sig!!!
emmecielle
Splendid capture! :)
ia-du-lin
I wish, I could now be there, great architecture, great shot
sandra46
WOW THE PISA TOWER
Richardphotos
I love the effect by scrolling down quickly.as if the tower suddenly gets much larger.thanks for sharing this.it is something I have always wanted to visit
moochagoo
Very good POV, not too much people !
blondeblurr
The famous and sensational tower - one day, I will see it for myself! But it will probably be totally uprighted by then - oh no! Some things are better left to it's own demise ... ;) BB