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The Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Pisa Florence Rome Venice

The Campanile, or "Torre Pendente," is known commonly as the "Leaning Tower of Pisa." Begun in 1173 as a bell tower for the nearby cathedral, the white marble structure is 180 feet tall. It was originally designed to be vertical, but started to lean during its construction.

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