Leaning Tower of Pisa - The mistake that became an icon

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous buildings in the world.

But it was never meant to look like this.

In this episode, we explore how a 12th century bell tower in Pisa, Italy, became one of architecture’s most iconic accidents. From the ambition of a powerful maritime republic, to unstable soil, halted construction, and centuries of slow movement, this is the story of how a structural flaw turned into a global symbol.

Along the way, we look at the people behind the project, the medieval builders who tried to adapt to a problem they couldn’t fully control, and the modern engineers who ultimately saved the tower without erasing its identity.

A story of architecture, ambition, and a mistake that refused to disappear.