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Leaning Tower of Nevyansk
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The Leaning Tower of Nevyansk (Russian: Невья́нская ба́шня) is a tower in the town of Nevyansk in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, built in the 18th century. Its construction was funded by the blacksmith and industrialist Nikita Demidov and later his son Akinfiy Demidov, a famous Russian manufacturer and an associate of Peter the Great.
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The height of the tower is 57.5 metres (189 ft).[1] The base is 9.5 metres (31 ft) wide. The deviation of the top part of the tower, from the vertical, is about 3 degrees. The exact date of construction is unknown, but Russian historians believe that it was built between 1721 and 1745.[citation needed] The architect is unknown.
Following the restoration, the Nevyansk Tower was opened to the public. Guided tours are provided by a local museum and tourist guides from Yekaterinburg.
The Leaning tower is featured on Nevyansk's flag and coat of arms.[2]