Was there in year 2006, still remember that it was a good day with blue sky.... brought along some food, sitting in the green field and enjoying the sun there ... it was so great !!
Had a day trip from Florence by train. Once got out of the train, just followed the sign and crowd, walked past the Arno river and University di Pisa, then the famous tower that just won't stand up straight was appearing in front of me !!
The height of the tower is 55.86 m (183.27 ft) from the ground on the lowest side and 56.70 m (186.02 ft) on the highest side. It is now leaning at about 3.99 degrees which means that the top of the tower is 3.9 metres (12 ft 10 in) from where it would stand if the tower were perfectly vertical according to the wiki. 3.9 m ?? almost 2.4 of me .... amazing !! Really didn't feel so when i was there .. 
There are 2 buildings nearby the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the lovely Gothic Baptistery which is best known for the hexagonal pulpit and the Cathedral of Pisa which make it as one of the world's most memorable squares.
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