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Porta Nuova and the Leaning Tower
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Porta Nuova and the Leaning Tower

The medieval gate of Porta Nuova (New Gate) frames a distant view of the Leaning Tower and the cathedral complex. The tower (14th c.) shows a marked tilt from uneven settlement in its soft subsoil. Its long survival through stabilization campaigns shows how modern engineering secures a monument valued for its distinctive deformation.
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