Leaning in the Rain, Tower of Pisa
by Marcy Wielfaert
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Leaning in the Rain, Tower of Pisa
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Marcy Wielfaert
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Photograph - Photography
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or simply the Tower of Pisa, is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third-oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square, after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry. The height of the tower is 183 feet 3 inches from the ground on the low side and 185 feet 11 inches on the high side. The width of the walls at the base is 8 feet. The tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century, due to soft ground which could not properly support the structure's weight, and it worsened through the completion of construction in the 14th century. By 1990, the tilt had reached 5.5 degrees. The tower was stabilized by remedial work between 1993 and 2001, which reduced the tilt to 3.97 degrees. The day we visited was very rainy and generally miserable, but it may have been to our advantage because there weren't that many tourists willing to stand out in the pouring rain and admire the famous site. I ended up loving the photos with the umbrellas and the rain gave a nice finish to the marble walkways.
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March 26th, 2022
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