Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

One of Europe's most amazing architectural creations is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Leaning Tower of Pisa has a legendary status. It is well-known everywhere, and people all over the world refer to it and its stories. The famous tower in Italy was constructed as a bell tower in the 12th century. The tower is best known for its tilt, which developed during construction when the soft ground on one side was unable to adequately support the weight of the building.

As construction progressed until it was finally finished in 1372, the building's soft foundation began to tilt because it couldn't support the full weight of the structure. The tower is currently 5.5 degrees inclined and completely stable. It also has a well-established reputation.

The tower currently leans at just under 4 degrees due to restoration work done in 2001. It is predicted that the iconic building will crumble within the next 75 to 100 years.

The tower's construction lasted for more than three hundred years, starting in the year 1173. The true identity of the architect who designed the tower has been the subject of much debate; the design was initially credited to artist Bonnano Pisano, but studies have also implicated architect Diotisalvi.

Completed: 1372
Architect: Bonanno Pisano
Style: Romanesque
Height (max): 55.86 m (183 ft 3 in)

Location: Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Italy