Travel Guide to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Scenic spot introduction:

Leaning Tower of Pisa As an excellent ancient cultural heritage of Italy, it is known as one of the seven architectural wonders of the Middle Ages. The Leaning Tower is located in the north of Pisa. Pisa Cathedral Square (also called Square of Miracles ), the tower itself is a model of Roman style architecture with its unique circular design, and the tilting process makes it a blessing in disguise and a world architectural wonder. The legendary Galileo's free fall experiment made it famous all over the world, and it has become a world-famous tourist destination, attracting thousands of tourists every day.

Attractions distribution:

Pisa Cathedral Square (also called Square of Miracles ) is located in the north of Pisa. It was formed between the 11th and 14th centuries AD. The 0.6 square kilometers of green grass is lined with the cathedral, Baptistery and the Leaning Tower are three extraordinary masterpieces of Romanesque architecture.
Leaning Tower of Pisa lie in Pisa Cathedral Behind the tower was originally a free-standing bell tower of the cathedral. The construction of the Leaning Tower began in 1174 AD. Due to the poor foundation, the tower tilted when it reached the third floor and the project was forced to stop. After 94 years, measures were taken to continue the construction. It was completed in 1356. At this time, the center of the tower tilted 2.1 meters from the vertical line. Over the past 600 years, the tilt has become more and more serious, and the tilt has reached 5.6 meters. Legend has it that Galileo used this leaning tower as a test site for free fall, which shook the authority of Aristotle who had ruled for 1,900 years. Therefore, this leaning tower is regarded as a monument to Galileo.
Nowadays, people of different skin colors from all over the world come here, and most of them choose to sit on the green grass of the square, breathing the fresh air blowing from the Mediterranean, admiring the wonderful architecture, and listening to anecdotes about the Leaning Tower and Galileo, as the best pilgrimage and baptism for this legendary building with a long history.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Architecture, cultural tours, historical sites, city tours, churches, squares