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                  The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a famous building. Malaysia too has a
                  leaning tower, The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan.

                       The Leaning Tower of Pisa                The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan





















                  Location:   Pisa, Italy                      Location:   Teluk Intan, Perak
                  Year built: 1178                             Year built: 1885

                  Features:                                    Features:
                  • 8 floors                                   • 3 floors

                  • viewing platform on the roof               • used as a water tank
                  • seven bells in the tower                   • a clock which chimes every 15 minutes

                  Uniqueness:                                  Uniqueness:
                  • built on unstable soil part of it sank             • leaned after four years of construction
                    throughout the centuries                     due to underground system


                  The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most unique buildings in the world.
                  It is located in Pisa, Italy. It was built in 1178. The tower has eight floors
                  and it has a viewing platform on the roof. There are also seven bells in the
                  tower located on the eighth floor. This tower got its name because it leans.
                  It was built on unstable soil and a part of it sank throughout the centuries.
                  Tourists from all over the world visit this unique building every year.

                  Using the phrases given, write about The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan.
                  Example:    The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan is ... .



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