Campanile

/ˌkæmpəˈniːli/ noun

Definition

A tall, free-standing bell tower, especially one attached to a church or cathedral in Italian architectural style.

Etymology

From Italian campanile, derived from campana (bell). The word became prominent in English through Renaissance and Victorian architectural discourse when Italian styles were widely admired.

Kelly Says

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually the campanile of the Pisa Cathedral, not a standalone tower—it tilted during construction because they built it on clay instead of the bedrock they'd planned on!

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