Falling symbol of Italy

FALLING Leaning Tower Leaning Tower of Pisa is the seven wonders of the world and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region. The city itself Pisa is located in central Italy in the region called Tuscany, which is washed by the Ligurian Sea. The fastest way to get to the city by train or bus from Florence. The city has an airport which is connected by direct flights with all major metropolitan areas of Europe. Leaning Tower of Pisa, bird's-eye view of the Tower Building in the ensemble of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta began in August 1173 after five years was completed in the third floor, and tilt axis prodolnoy construction had already begun to be felt. Then in the construction of a lull because of wars with Florence. The second phase of construction began before 1272, was built a few floors, built at a different angle relative to the first three. In 1284 the battle with Genoa again prevented to continue construction of towers. It was finalized in 1372, two centuries after the start of construction work. Symbol of Italy during the construction was applied much effort to stop the tilt of the tower with reinforcing structures. Later part of the columns and damaged parts were replaced, but during the construction of the tower began to attract people to their appearance. Leaning Tower consists of eight floors, and on top of it is a bell tower. Six floors terete, with arches supporting columns. Inside the tower was built a spiral staircase of 294 steps leading up into the belfry. The slope of this unique structure is five meters long and increasing every year by 1 mm. In 1999 he was terminated visitor access to the tower because of restoration work. Today is not waning interest in travel to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Beside her is always worth all tourists wishing to buy tickets to go upstairs. See also other materials about the ancient towers: Focus symbols of the past century Powder Tower - one of the symbols of the ancient city of Golden Tower in Seville, a thousand years ago, there lived the kings of the Tower of vendetta and forgotten amphitheater religious city is full of football passions Snacks, locks and biblical subjects Stone miracle South African coin with a face of Jesus is released ... BC Old Riga and Jurmala sports here all original - and the clock, and how to get rid of people Women's company in the journey - it's wonderful! How do we conquer Europe from the sea