Question

What was the original use of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Answer 1

The original use of the leaning tower of Pisa was a freestanding bell tower

Answer 2

The leaning Tower of Pisa is originally a bell tower located in the Italian city of Pisa.

Reasons for the construction of Tower

• The tower was built to show the wealth of Pisa to the rest of the world.
• The people of Pisa were good sailors and conquered many lands including Jerusalem, parts of Africa, Belgium, Norway, Spain and other places.
• The only enemy they had were the people of Florence, who refused to accept their greatness.
• So, in order to show off their wealth and power, the people of Pisa started building the bell tower and many other buildings such as cathedrals, The Baptistery and cemeteries near Florence.

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Additional Information

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the architectural wonders of the world.
• The height of tower is about 55 m and it has the diameter of 16 m.
• The construction of the Tower of Pisa began in 1173 and was completed in 1372.
• The lean of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is because of the weak foundation and unstable subsoil.