![]() Now, I know you think that most architects would cease construction at that point. This is the most interesting part - the Tower was leaning while it was being built. Upon construction of the tower, after some foundation was laid, the Tower of Pisa began to lean to the southeast. But, “Cose che succedono”, or “sh*t happens”. ![]() Of course, they intended for the Tower to stand upright, erect if you will. Well, Italians have never been known for their precision outside of the bedroom. (direct translation from Georgio on January 8, 1172) So, Why Does the Leaning Tower of Pisa Lean What ‘chu gonna do? You gots to have a Cathedral!” (Pisa built a Cathedral because this was “cool” back then and plus, every other town had a cathedral.) Thus, The Tower of Pisa is a “bell tower” situated next to the Cathedral. Perhaps the Italians, after much red wine, did not know that they could actually add the bell to their Cathedral and thus built a free-standing bell tower. This is interesting because most people build their bell tower as part of the Cathedral. Envision an Italian saying that with flair and a cup of Italian espresso and it sounds much better. Well, technically, if you want to get technical, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a “campanile”. But why do they have this famous Tower and why does it lean? Ok, I’m getting to that! What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa ![]() I could have done the trip from Lake Como in one day were it not for the twins. Pisa is situated on the west coast of Italy. Perhaps it was because I could not leave the twins I met in Lake Como (what a 9 days that was…leaving me only 2 days to blow through Europe…you wouldn’t have left either…I promise.)Īnyhow, check out the map to your left. We are smart today!!!īut where in the heck is Pisa? I’ve been to Italy but Pisa was not on my “ Let’s Blow Through Europe in 2 Weeks Book“. Where? Well, it is after all the Leaning Tower of …yes, Pisa. ![]()
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