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Was the Leaning Tower of Pisa a mistake?

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Yes, the tower was not meant to lean but was built on soil that caused differential settlement, based on different conditions in the ground. read more

The Early Years of leaning tower of pisa history The construction of the Tower of Pisa began on August 9, 1173. Originally designed to be a bell tower, the tower actually stood upright for over 5 years, but just after the completion of the third floor (1178) it began to lean. read more

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