Pisa - Leaning Tower Torre Pendente

 
Near the east end of the cathedral in Pisa stands the celebrated Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente), a campanile built between 1173 and 1350, with a series of several superimposed pillared galleries. The tower, which was built on alluvial land, leans to the southeast and is about 5°30' off the vertical; at present the north side of the tower is 56.5m/186.5ft high while the south side measures only 54.25m/179ft.

From the platform (294 steps) there are magnificent views of the whole town.

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Address: Leaning Tower of Pisa, , Italy
Hours:
April 1 to September 1: 8:30am-8:30pm
October 1 to October 31: 9am-7pm
November 1 to February 29: 9:30am-5pm
Tips: Opening hours vary during the month of March.

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