During a visit to Pisa, Marco-Abel Nordio and his partner Penny,
had the chance to climb the famed Tower of Pisa. A part of the Piazza del
Duomo, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the bell tower for the cathedral of this
Italian city. Construction of the tower began in 1173 A.D. and continued with
frequent interruptions for almost two full centuries. The tower began to
exhibit a decided tilt just five years after the start of construction, and
numerous remedies for this flaw were attempted throughout the years. Today, the
Leaning Tower of Pisa has been mostly stabilized through modern restoration
methods. It continues to tilt at an angle of roughly four degrees off vertical
from ground to top, however, and remains one of the most recognizable landmarks
in all of Italy.
Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, which Marco-Abel Nordio climbed, is more than just a famous oddity. The tower is the bell tower for Pisa’s cathedral and remains one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks.
