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Like any prosperous medieval Italian city, Pisa began to invest its new wealth in the construction grand buildings. The 12th century was a good one for Pisa the city’s military, commercial, and political importance grew as their once small seaport became a regional powerhouse. The tower was built to show off (with stolen money)

The Allies intended to destroy the tower during WWII.

Mussolini hated the tower and made it worse.

The seven bells at the top have not rung since last century.

Wars and economic strife may have saved the tower.

The lean creates some interesting imbalances.

The tower has leaned in multiple directions.It’s not the only leaning tower in Pisa.The tower was built to show off (with stolen money).