The leaning Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. Famous for its unintended tilt, the 56m tower took nearly 200 years to build - work started in 1173. Five years later it started tilting. The tilt was noticeable as workers built the second floor. It is arguably one of Europe's most recognizable landmarks – no visit to Italy would be complete without a cheesy photograph of you and your fellow travelers playing with perspective while 'holding up