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The tower presently leans to the southwest. Although intended to stand vertically, the tower began leaning to the southeast soon after the onset of construction in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation and loose substrate that has allowed the foundation to shift direction. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo) after the Cathedral and the Baptistry.

http://traveldestinationintheworld.blogspot.com/ Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Enjoy the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy Leaning Tower of Pisa Pictures Leaning Tower of Pisa Pictures The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre pendente di Pisa) or simply The Tower of Pisa (La Torre di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa.