Scott talks with Mark Bourne of Corris, Wales, about his model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Mr. Bourne's tower is one of about 30 models of Italian buildings he has in his back garden. The real Tower ...
The 524.9-foot Capital Gate is also known as the "Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi." The building inclines 18 degrees westwards — more than four times the lean of the Tower of Pisa. Capital Gate also holds ...
One of the world's most famous buildings, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, has survived everything from four powerful earthquakes to two world wars. Now, engineers may have solved the mystery of how the ...
ROME — The Leaning Tower of Pisa isn’t leaning so much anymore. After more than two decades of efforts to straighten it, engineers say the famed Tuscan bell tower has recovered four centimeters (1.57 ...
Have you ever wondered if the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa truly deserves a spot on your Italy itinerary? The tilted medieval bell tower has sparked debates among seasoned travelers and first-time ...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy's most famous Medieval-era buildings. Built between 1173 CE and 1372, the tower sits at a four-degree lean due to soft soil beneath it. Today, the tower is ...
On December 15, 2001, one of the world's most recognizable and beloved landmarks received a "realignment" – for that was the day Italy's renowned Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an ...
Matt Hickman is an associate editor at The Architect’s Newspaper. His writing has been featured in Curbed, Apartment Therapy, URBAN-X, and more. The Leaning Tower of Pisa has long faced a most serious ...
Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. The ...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy has slowly started defying its name, losing 4 centimeters of its tilt over the past 17 years. The movement, roughly 1.5 inches, comes after extensive consolidation ...