Pisa

The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the august of 1173 and continued (with two long interruptions) for about two hundred years, in full fidelity to the original project, whose architect is still uncertain. In the past it was widely believed that the inclination of the Tower was part of the project ever since its beginning, but now we know that it is not so.

Pisa is situated on the banks of the river Arno, on latitude 43o 43’ North and longitude 10o 23’ East in North-West Tuscany. Just 80 km from Florence and 10 km from the sea, Pisa is a popular touristic centre. This town is closely associated with the well-known Leaning Tower. The climate, mild and temperate, because of the vicinity to the sea and the protection offered by the mountains behind Pisa, has given it a primary place in national and international tourism.

All about Pisa in Tuscany,Italy.

"A virtual travel to Pisa and the leaning tower, Italy. The most famous of Pisa's many landmarks is the marble Leaning Tower. Begun as the bell tower for the cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, it started to list when three stories high, and attempts to compensate for this during construction have given the tower a slightly curved shape vertically."