Leaning Tower of Pisa, Bell tower in Piazza dei Miracoli, Italy.
The marble bell tower stands at 58 meters tall with eight floors and features a distinct tilt of four degrees from its vertical axis.
Construction began in 1173 but faced multiple interruptions, taking nearly 200 years to complete due to foundation problems in the soft ground.
The tower houses seven bells, each corresponding to a musical note, with the largest bell, L'Assunta from 1654, weighing approximately 3,620 kilograms.
Visitors can climb 294 steps to reach the top level, with entrance times scheduled at 30-minute intervals to control the number of people inside.
Engineers removed soil from beneath the elevated side in 1990, reducing the lean by 45 centimeters and stabilizing the structure for centuries.
Location: Pisa
Inception: 1173
Architects: Bonanno Pisano, Guglielmo, Diotisalvi
Official opening: 1373
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 210 m
Height: 58.36 m
Diameter: 9.522 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Made from material: marble, stone
Part of: Pisa Cathedral
Address: Piazza del Duomo 56100 Pisa 56100 Pisa
Opening Hours: December-January: 10:00-17:00; December 22-January 06: 09:00-19:00; November,February: 09:40-17:40; November 01: 09:00-18:00; March: 09:00-18:00; March 23-29: 10:00-19:00; March 30-31: 09:00-20:00; April-September: 09:00-20:00; June 17-August 31: 08:30-22:00; June 16: 08:30-17:30; October: 09:00-19:00
Phone: +390503872210
Email: info@opapisa.it
Website: https://opapisa.it/en/square-of-miracles/tower
GPS coordinates: 43.72301,10.39662
Latest update: May 28, 2025 19:10
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Incredible to see in person! The tower really leans a lot, it’s impressive. The place is very touristy but definitely worth the visit. Nice vibe in the square and a great spot for photos!
A must!
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