Monday, November 26, 2007

The Leaning Tower of Pisa


The Leaning Tower of Pisa, an architectural phenomenon which has baffled viewers for centuries. Some call it an architectural genius while others call it a lack of planning. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built in 1174, towards the end of the 13th century. It leans because it was built on a soggy site and insufficient foundations. Throughout the years, different strategies have been used to prevent the structure from falling.

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