Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe.
Torre pendente di Pisa
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe. It is located in the Italian town of Pisa, one of the most visited European cities.
Affiliation
Catholic Church
Geographic coordinates
43°43′23″N - 10°23′47″E
Style
Romanesque
Completed
1372; 652 years ago
Materials
marbleother stone
Location
Pisa, Italy
Architect(s)
Diotisalvi | Bonanno Pisano
Groundbreaking
1173
Height (max)
55.86 m (183 ft 3 in)
Official Website
www.opapisa.it
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General Info
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Tower of Pisa is located next to the Cathedral of Pisa, in Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of miracles) in the city of Pisa, Italy.
The building of the leaning Tower of Pisa, and especially its completion, represents the last element in the compliment of the ceremonial complex of monuments that enrich the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of miracles).
Tower Of Pisa
The project included four representative monuments in the city of Pisa
The project included four representative monuments in the city of Pisa, Italy: the Cathedral of Pisa (Il Duomo di Pisa), the Baptistry, the Bell Tower of Pisa, Monumental Cemetery
Architecture style
The leaning Tower of Pisa is a medieval architecture, in Romanesque style.
Construction time
The construction of Tower of Pisa began in 1173 and was completed in the 14th century, in 1399
Design
It is considered that the architects and engineers who designed the leaning Tower of Pisa are: Bonanno Pisano, Gherardo di Gherardo, Giovanni Pisano, Giovanni di Simone
