Restoration work undertaken from 1999 to 2001 stabilized the tower. Engineers placed weights on the structure's north end, while at the same time extracting soil from below, causing it to slowly sink back in that direction. The Leaning Tower of Pisa still leans south, but now it does so at just 3.99 degrees. read more
One of the world's most famous buildings, the Leaning Tower of Pisa has survived everything from four powerful earthquakes to two world wars. One of the world's most famous buildings, the Leaning Tower of Pisa has survived everything from four powerful earthquakes to two world wars. read more
Experts say the famous tower at Pisa will lean for at least another 200 years. It may even stay upright well, almost upright forever. That's all thanks to a restoration project, which brought the tower back from the brink of collapse a decade ago. read more