The document discusses the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It began leaning soon after construction began in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation on loose soil. While intended to stand vertically, it currently leans to the southwest. Construction took over 177 years to complete the tower, which is 55.86 meters tall and situated behind the cathedral in Pisa, Italy. There is some debate about who the original architect was, though it was traditionally attributed to Guglielmo and Bonanno Pisano.

1. Tower of Pisa By: Camila Curto Camila Vera Fourth Juniors Teacher : Carolina Carpintero

2. Leaning Tower of Pisa The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply the Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of pisa. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedral Square after the Cathedral and the Baptistry. Although intended to stand vertically, the tower began leaning to the southeast soon after the onset of construction in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation and loose substrate that has allowed the foundation to shift direction. The tower currently leans to the southwest. The height of the tower is 55.86 m (183.27 ft) I N F O R M A T I O N

3. ARCHITECT There has been controversy about the real identity of the architect of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. For many years, the design was attributed to Guglielmo and Bonanno Pisano .

4. CONSTRUCTION The Tower of Pisa was a work of art, performed in three stages over a period of about 177 years. Construction of the first floor of the white marble campanile began on August 9, 1173, a period of military success and prosperity. This first floor is a blind arcade articulated by engaged columns with classical Corinthian capitals .

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