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This I was not aware of, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually held up by gigantic cables. The degree of deviation from the vertical is 5.5 degrees. It was closed when we went, but supposedly will be stable enough to be open in the fall. [Europe 2001; image 12/38]

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Description: This I was not aware of, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually held up by gigantic cables. The degree of deviation from the vertical is 5.5 degrees. It was closed when we went, but supposedly will be stable enough to be open in the fall.
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