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WHAT IS THE

THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA.

• Is a 8 story bell tower located in Pisa, Italy on an unintended lean.
• The tower is a very popular tourist attraction.

Why does the tower lean?

• constructed using 14,500 tonnes of marble!

The answer is simple, the leaning tower of Pisa was built on a not solid foundation.
Imagine a massive 8 teired caked balencing on a rolling pin, that is the leaning tower of pisa

TRY BALENCE THE ROCK ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.

WHEN IS THE TOWER ESTIMATED TO FALL?

Engineers have estimated that in 200 years hopefully the tower will still be standing, however it is really 50/50, for example, will it withstand the force and pressure of an earthquake.

HOW WILL IT EFFECT THE FUTURE?

The tower of Pisa is a well known icon for the city, and attracts around 1 million visitors every year. It will be very unfortunate if it topples over soon, however it would make a good news story :)

What has been done to preserve it?

FUN FACTS

• The tower was constructed using over 14.5 tonnes of marble
• Construction started in 1173
• It took nearly 200 years to build
• The tower looks slightly like the shape of a banana

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