Thinking of Italy's Pisa instantly conjures the image of its leaning tower – the famous, centuries-old architectural marvel ...

With the tower continuing to tilt naturally at the rate of a little over five arc seconds per year, the Italian government closes the Leaning Tower of Pisa ... to remember as "Black September." ...

Did you know the Leaning Tower of Pisa started in August 1173? It has made it through at least four big earthquakes. The tower was meant to be a grand bell tower. But it began to lean just five ...

Have you ever wondered if the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a catastrophe waiting to happen? In this one-minute video, Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze explains how architects and engineers spent the ...

Oh, the Leaning Tower of Pisa — so touristy and yet so fun. Each day, hordes of visitors come to the small northwestern Tuscan town of Pisa to take pictures "propping up" its tower. Some do it ...

Experience the wonders of Pisa, Italy, with this guide to its top attractions. Beyond the iconic Leaning Tower, explore historic landmarks, picturesque streets, and vibrant local culture. Visit the ...

When we talk about buildings that tilt captivatingly, you might immediately think of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. But there are lots of buildings that slope, some quite alarmingly ...

Built on the shifting sands of a former estuary, the Leaning Tower of Pisa probably began tilting not long after medieval laborers laid its first foundation stones. In the 800 years since ...