10 Leaning Architectural Wonders Of The World

Waquar Habib

Leaning Tower Of Suurhusen, Germany

The Leaning Tower of Suurhusen is a late medieval steeple. As of 2007, it claimed to have a tilt 1.22 degrees greater than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Leaning Tower of Suurhusen | Depositphotos

Leaning Tower Of Pisa, Italy

The most famous of leaning wonders, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic structure known for its unintended tilt caused by unstable foundation soil. The tilt is 5.5 degrees.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa | Depositphotos

Leaning Temple Of Huma, India

The Leaning Temple of Huma is in Odisha, 23 km south of Sambalpur, along the Mahanadi River. It leans at an angle of 13.8 degrees, but its pinnacle stands straight up. The reason for its lean is uncertain.

Leaning Temple of Huma | Wikimedia Commons

Leaning Tower Of Nevyansk, Russia

This tower in Russia is part of the Nevyansk Icon Museum and is known for its noticeable tilt, with the top part deviating about 3 degrees vertically.

Leaning Tower of Nevyansk | Depositphotos

Bad Frankenhausen Church Tower, Germany

Bad Frankenhausen Tower is part of a Gothic architecture church in Germany. The steeple has been leaning since the 1640s and has come to a tilt of 4.8 degrees.

Bad Frankenhausen Church Tower | Shutterstock

Leaning Tower Of Torun, Poland

The Leaning Tower of Toruń is a medieval tower listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is leaning as the top of the tower is displaced 4 ft 11 inches from where it would be if the tower was perfectly vertical.

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The Big Ben, UK

Though not visible to the naked eyes, The Big Ben Clock Tower is tilted by maximum of 0.26 degrees. The tilt was discovered when plans were being made for the extension of the Jubilee Line that passes under the Parliament buildings.

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Tiger Hill Pagoda, China

Situated in China, The Tiger Hill Pagoda is a 154 ft structure that was built in 907 CE. It is a majestic seven-storey structure that leans roughly by 3 degrees.

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The Leaning Tower Of Oude Kerk, The Netherlands

Built in 1246, this leaning Gothic tower was likely constructed over a filled-up canal between 1325 and 1350, causing concern among locals that it may collapse one day.

The Leaning Tower of Oude Kerk | Shutterstock

Towers Of The Asinelli And Garisenda, Italy

Two Towers in Bologna were constructed in competition between two families in a show of power. The taller tower is Asinelli, while the smaller, more leaning tower is Garisenda.

Towers of the Asinelli and Garisenda | Depositphotos