History of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

        Five years after it was first built, the tower started tilting downward, once work on the 3rd floor was finished. It was realized that the thick clay mixture which formed the base of the tower was actually not sturdy enough to provide adequate support, and work was stopped for close to 100 years. For one, the architects thought it would help stabilize the soil, and second, the city folks got bust fighting Genoa.

        Exactly 100 years later, architect Giovanni di Simone took on the task of adding 4 more floors. Unfortunately, these 4 floors also tilted, leaning to one side. In 1372, it was decided that the best thing to do would be to leave the tower alone, so the bell room built on top of the tower, and the unusual shape was appreciated by one and all. Things were the same till 1838, when architect Alessandro Della Gherardesca thought why not dig a walkway and give visitors the privilege of seeing the base of the tower. Needless to say, his efforts only added to the tilt.

        The next person to try his luck with the tower was Benito Mussolini, who had the tower’s foundation filled with concrete, and instead of straightening it, the leaning continued.

        The Leaning Tower of Pisa was reopened for tourists in 2001, and still remains the titled marvel of the world.

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