Ten Clues About The......???

Question

The Leaning Tower Of Pisa

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Answer 1

1. It's located in Pisa which is located in Tuscany.

2.  There's controversy regarding the real identity of the architect.  Some say it's Bonanno Pisano, some say it's Diotisalvi.

3.  In 1934 Benito Mussolini ordered that the tower be returned to a vertical position, but only worsened the situation.

4.  During WWII the n**i's used it as an observation post.

5.  On August 9, 1173 the foundations of the tower were laid.  

6.  Height: 55.863 metres (183 ft 3 in), 8 stories

7.  Weight:  14,700 tons

8.  There are 7 bells, turned to musical scale.

9.  The construction lasted around 2 centuries.

10.  The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the Bell Tower of the cathedral.  

Etc. etc.