The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Why Hasn’t It Fallen Yet?

#shorts #Pisa #Leaning Tower #tall bell tower #jaunty angle The Leaning Tower of Pisa: A Tale of Jelly-Like Land, Decades of War, and Some Radical Changes of Plans The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a 57-meter tall bell tower that’s famous for its lean. But how did it get so lean? Well, it all started with some jelly-like land, decades of war, and some radical changes of plans. Construction of the tower began in 1173 CE, but after just five years, the marsh-like soil of Pisa started to swallow the foundations of the south side, causing a lean. If the engineers had simply carried on and added more stories, it’s almost certain the tower would have toppled under its weight. But construction was halted for decades because the Republic of Pisa was engulfed in a flurry of battles with Genoa, Lucca, and Florence. When construction resumed in 1272 CE, the soil had slightly consolidated, allowing the builders to go higher and higher once more. But as the stories grew, architects became aware of the growing tilt and adapted the original plans to make the south side of the tower slightly taller. This is evidenced by the different number of steps found on the top story: six on the south, four on the north. By this time, it was too late. The tower had acquired its iconic lean, causing sleepless nights for town planners for centuries to come. When the 20th century came around, engineers were keen to address the issue, but some of their attempts were more successful than others. So there you have it, the story of the Leaning Tower of Pisa: a tale of jelly-like land, decades of war, and some radical changes of plans.

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