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Facts about Leaning Tower of Pisa

Here we are going to give few facts which need to know about the Pisa tower: A quick view of the facts about Pisa tower: Pisa was given this name   in 600 BC from a Greek language and its   meaning is “marshy land.” →Common   Names: Tower of Pisa, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Bell Tower of Pisa → How italian calls : Torre Pendente di Pisa → where it is situated: City of Pisa, Italy. → When it was constructed?  Its construction started in 1173, finished in 1399 → what is the Original Height: 60 m → Actual Height: 56.67m =highest side; 55,86m =lowest side → Stairs: 251 steps → Weight: 14,500 tonnes Architecture style → Romanesque style. Design → Bonanno Pisano, Gherardo di Gherardo, Giovanni Pisano, Giovanni di Simone: These were the people designed the tower. The first stage of Pisa Tower’s construction is credited to Bonanno Pisano or Gherardo di Gherardo. G...