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Straddling the river Arno in the Tuscany region of Central Italy is a city beautifully studded with historic churches and medieval palaces. Home to the world renowned leaning tower, Pisa is a dream land for adventurers and travelers from all around the world. Beside the iconic tower, Pisa also nests the University of Pisa, which has a history that dates back to as far as the 12th century.  A visit to Pisa definitely promises to charm the traveller with its exquisite concoction of historic and modern times.   WHAT DOES THE HISTORY SAY? About the City : Although the origin of the city of Pisa has remained unknown, its founding has been accredited to the Pelasgi, the Greeks, the Etruscans, and the Ligurians. The city of Pisa was first settled in a region of Italy that was relatively uninhabited at the time. Of course, Italy wasn’t around then and Pisa was a Roman settlement. As a coastal town, Pisa was an important Roman port and merchant centre. It existed long before the Roman Empire though, and in ancient Roman texts, Pisa is called an old city. The city of Pisa, as we know it today, is a result of many global influences that affected the entire world, not just Italy and the surrounding areas. World War II took its toll on the city, damaging many of the famous buildings and historical areas. However, both residents of the city of Pisa and Italy itself have beautifully resorted Pisa to a state that is modern and functional, as well as historic. About the Leaning Tower : The Tower of Pisa leans sideways because it was built on unstable soil. In 1173 construction started on the 180-foot bell tower and the building began to lean as soon as the first three floors were completed. Nevertheless, building