This is the reason why LeaningTower of Pisais tilted!
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By iastoppers.in
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, a freestanding bell tower of the Pisa Cathedral in Italy, is famous for its noticeable four-degree tilt.
Construction of the tower started on August 9, 1173, and spanned over 199 years, completed in multiple stages.
The tower began to lean during the construction of the second floor in 1178 due to its shallow three-meter foundation on weak, unstable subsoil.
Construction was halted due to the Republic of Pisa's ongoing conflicts with Lucca, Florence, and Genoa, which allowed time for the soil beneath to settle, preventing the tower from collapsing.
Efforts to correct the tilt began in 1272, including building upper floors with one side taller to counteract the lean.
The tower's construction was periodically paused and finally halted after Pisa's defeat in the Battle of Meloria in 1284.
The seventh floor was added in 1319, and the bell chamber was completed in 1372 by Tommaso di Andrea Pisano, incorporating Gothic elements into the Romanesque style.
Public access to the tower was closed in 1990 to undertake a decade of stabilization efforts to prevent further leaning and potential collapse.
The tower was reopened to the public on December 15, 2001, after successful stabilization, ensuring its structural integrity for at least another 300 years.
Despite historical and modern efforts to correct its tilt, the tower's lean has become a hallmark feature, drawing tourists worldwide.