Leaning Tower of Pisa
Torre di Pisa · 피사
cathedral bell tower in Pisa, Italy
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:18
Welcome to the Piazza dei Miracoli, or the Square of Miracles, a 22-acre precinct that stands as a testament to the golden age of the Pisan Republic. As we stand here, you are looking at one of the most historically significant…
Listen in the app2The Flawed Foundation — A Geological Mystery2:05
Let us examine the base of the tower to understand why it leans. Construction began here in August of 1173, or 1178 according to some historical records, and the name of the original architect remains lost to the annals of…
Listen in the app3Architectural Adaptation — The Curved Tiers1:55
As we move around to the north side and look upward, you might notice something peculiar about the tower's shape. It isn't just leaning; it is actually curved. …
Listen in the app4The Bell Chamber — A Harmonic Conclusion1:44
At the very top of the tower sits the bell chamber, added in the mid-14th century. This seventh floor was the final element of the project and houses seven massive bronze bells. …
Listen in the app5Inside the Marble — The Experience of the Climb1:44
For those with a pre-booked ticket, the experience of climbing the tower's interior is unlike any other. There are 251 steps—some records say nearly 300—arranged in a spiral staircase that winds through the center of the tower. …
Listen in the app6The Physics of Pisa — Galileo's Laboratory1:46
The Leaning Tower is not just an architectural icon; it is also a landmark in the history of science. According to a famous biography by his student Vincenzo Viviani, the great physicist Galileo Galilei, who was born in Pisa and…
Listen in the app7Saving the Tower — The 30 Million Euro Intervention1:43
By the late 20th century, the Leaning Tower was in a state of crisis. In the 1990s, the tilt had reached a dangerous 5.5 degrees, and experts feared a total collapse was imminent. …
Listen in the app8Leaning Tower of Pisa1:40
As we conclude our tour of the Leaning Tower, I hope you carry with you a deeper appreciation for this structure than just its famous tilt. It is easy to view the tower as a curiosity, a quirk of history, but it is actually a…
Listen in the app9Closing1:40
As we conclude our tour of the Leaning Tower, I hope you carry with you a deeper appreciation for this structure than just its famous tilt. It is easy to view the tower as a curiosity, a quirk of history, but it is actually a…
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What is Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Leaning Tower of Pisa is a place in 피사 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 피사 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 16 min 35 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7230, 10.3966 |
| Last updated |
