Leaning Tower of Nevyansk

The Leaning Tower of Nevyansk is a rectangular stone tower in this mining town located in the Urals that tilts 3 degrees toward the southwest and rises 57.5 meters tall. It features three stacked octagonal tiers that give the structure its distinctive appearance.

Construction began in 1721 under Akinfiy Demidov's direction as part of a metallurgical complex developed in the Ural region. The tower rose during a time when this area became the heart of Russian metal production.

The tower's interior room features a special acoustic design where whispers spoken from one corner can be heard clearly at the opposite side. This hidden detail draws visitors curious to experience the clever engineering that early builders incorporated into the structure.

The tower can be visited through guided tours arranged by the local museum, with direct train service connecting Yekaterinburg to this town. Daytime visits allow you to better see the structure's details and the surrounding industrial heritage.

The tower's roof was topped with the first cast iron cupola ever made, complete with metal spikes that served as an early lightning protection system. This pioneering use of cast metal for architectural protection was a remarkable achievement for its time.

Location: Nevyansk

Inception: 1721

Founders: Akinfiy Nikitich Demidov

Height: 57.5 m

Part of: Nevyansk Mechanical Plant, Nevyansk Mechanical Plant historic buildings

Website: http://museum-nev.ru

GPS coordinates: 57.49000,60.22330

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:23