![]() ![]() This pause acted as a boon and helped the tower’s foundation to settle a bit and probably prevented its early collapse.Ĭonstruction of the tower resumed in 1272, under Giovanni di Simone and in an earnest effort to compensate for the tilt, he built the upper floors with one side taller than the other, which made the tower curved. However, during that time war broke out between the Italian city-states, and the construction was halted for almost a century. In fact, thesoft soil of Pisa, composed of sand, clay, and deposits from the Tuscan rivers, and a shallow three metre foundation, were not steaty and stable enough to support the huge structure even, in the early stages of its construction. Hence, proper pre-caution should have been taken before constructing such a heavy bell tower on the soft and unstable subsoil. The name ‘Pisa’ is originated from the Greek word for ‘marshy land’. ![]() The construction of the Tower of Pisa started in August 1173, but it began to sink after the work had progressed to the second floor in 1178. The ground story consists of 15 marble arches, while the upper six stories are equipped with 30 arches that surround the tower. Twin spiral staircases lined the tower’s interior, with 294 steps leading to the top. It was designed as a circular bell tower with 207 columns ranged around eight stories, including the chamber for the bells, adorned with 16 arches. The top of the tower is about 17 feet off the vertical. The leaning Tower of Pisa, constructed of white marble, is 183.27 feet high from the ground on the low side, while it is 185.93 feet on the high side. The plan included the construction of a cathedral, a baptistery, a bell tower (the Tower of Pisa) and a cemetery. ![]() To commemorate the victory and to exhibit their pomp and power, the people of Pisa decided to build a great cathedral complex, the Field of Miracles. In 1063, the Pisans successfully attacked the city of Palermo and plundered a great deal of treasure. There is a background about the construction of the Cathedral Square and the tower.
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