A bunch of weeks ago, one of our articles dedicated to curious facts about the Colosseum became quite popular on Lifeinitaly’s Facebook page. As it seems our readers have a keen interest in knowing more, little known facts about Italy’s most recognizable monuments, we decided to dedicate a few lines to another very popular Italian landmark, the leaning tower of Pisa.

Symbol itself of the tuscan town, the tower of Pisa has become synonym with Italian art, its peculiar inclination making it all the more interesting and curious to the millions of visitors climbing its 276 steps every year. Who designed it? Why is it leaning? Why doesn’t it fall? And are there other structures around the globe defying gravity just as our beloved “torre”?