Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Dive into its history and marvel at its unintended tilt. Explore with our ticket options for a comprehensive experience.Bestseller
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Visitors with mobility issues would not be able to enter the tower as it is not wheelchair accessible.
Children below the age of 8 years are also not allowed inside the tower.
Book tickets to the monumental complex to avail entry to the tower, cathedral, baptistery and museum.
For a unique experience, consider booking a wine tasting to celebrate the climb to this iconic tower.
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About Leaning Tower of Pisa
Sitting pretty at the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is an engineering marvel. Its unique tilt, caused by unstable foundations, has made it a global icon. Climb its winding staircase and capture the most iconic photos of your Tuscan adventure. The tower's history of construction, preservation, and stabilization is a fascinating journey through time.
Construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa began in 1173, but it was halted in 1178 due to funding issues. The tower remained incomplete for almost a century until work resumed in 1272.
Uncover the legend of Galileo Galilei's famous experiment from the Leaning Tower. While unproven, the story goes that he supposedly dropped objects to test the acceleration due to gravity.
Mussolini, in a bid to straighten the tower, got several workers to drill hundreds of holes into its foundation. The result: the tower's tilt became more pronounced!
During WW2, it was believed that several German soldiers used the Leaning Tower as a hideout and used its height as a vantage point for surveillance activities.
Why visit Leaning Tower of Pisa?
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Plan your visit
- April to October 6: 9am to 8 pm
- October 7 to November 1: 9am to 7pm
- November 2 to December 24: 9am to 6pm
- December 25 to December 31: 9am to 7pm