The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the wonders of the ancient world. It is located in Campo dei Miracoli (field of miracles) in the Italian city of Pisa and is 55.863 meters in height. It is a freestanding bell tower. It is not clear who the actual designer was. The Tower was designed to be vertical and started to incline during its construction. It leans at an angle of 3.97 degrees. It has fine mosaic pavements, elaborately carved columns and numerous bas-reliefs. It is made up of white marble. It is a famous tourist attraction and gives a panoramic view of the city.
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