The city in which this Tower is gets in its name from the
Greek word for ‘Marshy land’. This did not deter builders from wanting to build
the freestanding bell tower in 1173. In the 199 years it took to complete it. The
tower had already acquired its defining characteristics. The problem, caused by
the unstable foundation was further compounded by builders who built higher
floors at different angles.
After it was
made by UNESCO World Heritage site, it was declared stable for another 20 years.
Today you can climb the 196 steps.
