Built on the shifting sands of a former estuary, the Leaning Tower of Pisa probably began tilting not long after medieval laborers laid its first foundation stones. In the 800 years since ...

the Italian government closes the Leaning Tower of Pisa, sparking outrage by Pisan officials, who fear the loss of tourist revenue and the resulting impact on the local economy. The closure was ...

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Standing in a large green expanse, Piazza del Duomo houses a group of monuments known the world over. These four masterpieces of medieval architecture - the cathedral, the baptistry, the campanile ...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa and its 5.5-degree lean has vexed ... It has continued to settle throughout its history and by the early part of the 20th century, was in real danger of falling.

When it comes to leaning towers, Italy’s Tower of Pisa immediately comes to mind ... serve as a stunning reminder of Italy’s medieval history. In the quiet countryside north of Germany ...

Have you ever wondered if the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a catastrophe waiting to happen? In this one-minute video, Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze explains how architects and engineers spent the ...