The height of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is impressive. Please note that due to the inclination, the minaret is approximately 56 meters high at the top and 57 meters high at the bottom. The weight of the minaret is approximately 14500 metric tons. It has eight floors, including the chamber for the seven bells. Each bell is tuned to a musical note.
This tower is famous for its unusual inclination. But do you know why the tower of Pisa is inclined? Let us tell you that it is broadly believed that the minaret is tilted because its foundation was built on soft, unstable soil.
It is said that even the expert who made it had no knowledge of soil engineering. This soil could not bear the weight of the tower, due to which it started bending over time.
Let us tell you that the construction of the minaret started in 1173, but the inclination became clear from the third floor itself. Efforts to correct the inclination have been going on for centuries. Engineers have used various methods to stabilize it. This is one of the world’s most famous architectural wonders.
Did you know that the inclination of the tower was not in the same direction? The interesting thing is that at one time the inclination of the tower had changed its direction. While many engineers had tried to correct the inclination for years. But when they resumed construction on the third floor, the center of gravity was disturbed.
Published at : 29 Sep 2024 10:40 PM (IST)
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