Leaning Tower of Pisa 3D Craft

Looking for a creative way to explore Italy with your kids? This 3D Leaning Tower of Pisa craft is a fantastic hands-on project that brings one of the world’s most famous landmarks to life!

Whether you’re working on an Italy-themed lesson or taking your kids on an around-the-world adventure from the comfort of home, this craft is perfect for adding a bit of architectural fun to your learning unit.

Easy to make and great for kids of all ages, this project will help your little ones discover the wonders of the Leaning Tower of Pisa while having a blast crafting their own 3D version.

At the bottom of this page you’ll find some fun facts about the Leaning Tower of Pisa to talk about while you’re making your craft!

Leaning Tower of Pisa 3D Craft

Materials

• Leaning Tower of Pisa craft template (Etsy link)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers/colored pencils/paint (optional)

Instructions

First, download and print out the Leaning Tower of Pisa template.

Next, cut out around the outside of all the pieces of the template.

Roll both the tall tower and small tower into a circle and glue the tabs to secure.

Take the taller tower and gently fold press the bottom together to flatten it without creasing the sides. Cut off a small section at the bottom at a slight angle. The cut can be quite subtle to give the tower that signature lean. Start with less and then cut off more if needed.

Fold in the triangle tabs and glue the small circle to the top of the small tower and the large circle to the top of the large tower. It can sometimes help to use a pencil inserted into the bottom of the tower to press the tabs up into the circle to get the glue to adhere well.

Glue the small tower to the top of the tall tower.

And now your Leaning Tower of Pisa craft is complete!

I hope you and your kids have a great time making this 3D Leaning Tower of Pisa craft!

It’s a fun and interactive way to learn about Italy and its iconic architecture. Whether you’re adding it to a classroom display or simply enjoying it at home, this craft is sure to spark curiosity and creativity.

Interesting Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Here are some fun facts about the Leaning Tower of Pisa to share with your child as you make your 3D craft!

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa wasn’t supposed to lean! The ground was too soft on one side, causing it to tilt during construction.
• Construction started in 1173, which means the tower is over 800 years old!
• The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually the bell tower for the nearby cathedral.
• At about 186 feet tall, it’s not the tallest tower, but it’s one of the most famous because of its tilt.
• You can climb up to the top of the tower, but be prepared to walk up 294 steps!
• Over the years, the lean has gotten worse, but engineers have worked hard to stabilize it so it doesn’t fall over.
• In the 1990s, engineers straightened the tower a little bit to keep it from toppling over. It still leans, but not as much as before.
• Because of wars and unstable ground, it took nearly 200 years to complete the tower.
• The famous scientist Galileo Galilei is said to have dropped objects from the tower to study gravity.
• The Leaning Tower of Pisa is part of a group of historic buildings in Pisa that are protected by UNESCO.