The climb to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa) is 296 steps. A necessary hike to capture Pisa’s Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo). The height of the tower is 55.86mm (183.27ft) from the ground and the tilt is due to inadequate foundation in the soft ground on one side causing a horizontal tilt of approx 3.9 metres from a vertical position. The lean is very slippery in wet weather and many tourists miss the opportunity to see Pisa from the approx 900 year old tower. When we reached the top of the tower it started to sprinkle, fortunately we were permitted outside. Edging my way to the low safety fence I saw Bar Duomo and many customers checking maps, drinking, talking and eating. There was a bell tower in my way which meant I had to lean as far over the side, held by a very anxious husband behind me to capture this aerial view.