Niles, IL
Most of the township of Niles looks like any other suburban Chicago location. But if you were to visit a plaza on an otherwise unassuming retail strip at 6300 W Touhy Avenue, you’d find a pleasantly European surprise, right in the midwestern part of our country!
A half-sized duplicate of the Leaning Tower of Pisa! It was built in 1934 to conceal a water tower. The Leaning Tower of Niles stands 94ft tall with a 7.4ft tilt to mimic the charm of its Italian namesake.
Fun fact: Niles even considers Pisa as a sister city. Take a trip to the plaza for a few photo ops, and don’t worry! No one will blame you if you do the touristy pushing pose. Bring a picnic basket and hang out among the surrounding fountains, gardens, and 30ft reflecting pool.
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