The Leaning Tower of Pisa!

By: Lilly Strickland

About The Leaning Tower of Pisa…

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in Italy. It weighs about 14,500 ton. It is 185 feet tall! It has a 293-step spiral staircase to the top. In 1350 it was leaning a whole 4 feet, 7 inches! By the late 20th century it was leaning 17 feet toward the south! In Italian The Leaning Tower of Pisa is Torre pendente di Pisa!

Pictures of The Leaning Tower of Pisa…

Random Facts about The Leaning Tower of Pisa

• It was commenced in 1152 but wasn’t finished till the 14th century! The tower has 8 stories. It took over 800 years to completely finish. It is 55.86 meters tall!