November 20, 2007: Leaning Church Breaks Pisa's Record

Clodfobble · 11-20-2007, 03:02 PM

It's official! This church in Suurhusen, Germany has just been confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records as being the world's most lopsided building, a record previously held by the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The final tally was a whopping 5.19-degree angle, compared to Pisa's paltry 3.97 degrees.

It is interesting to note that the leaning section is actually newer than the rest of the church building. It was built in 1450, whereas the original structure was built sometime in the mid-1200s. Those 15th century corner-cutters put the tower addition on a wooden foundation. Obviously they didn't make 'em like they used to.

But it's not going to lean any further than it has: several attempts to stop the tower from leaning any further had been made since 1982, and it was finally stabilized in 1996. Which means it's really held this world record for over ten years now. What else aren't those Guinness people up-to-date on??

LabRat · 11-20-2007, 03:06 PM

Most excellent and interesting find Clod!

Why do I suddenly crave a V8?

glatt · 11-20-2007, 03:33 PM

This is a cool IotD, but I have to wonder about those folks at guinness. What is their criteria?

The Wanaka puzzle house in New Zealand has one that leans more.

glatt · 11-20-2007, 03:37 PM

OK. Ok. I can hear you muttering "it's a fake!" Well, true, it is a novelty and it was built intentionally. Ok. But how about this one? This is a house that is falling down. It was originally straight.

Shawnee123 · 11-20-2007, 04:07 PM

A crooked pub. That will mess you up. More pics here.

Nikolai · 11-20-2007, 04:35 PM

My god that pub, I hate to be drunk in that pub
"itzs ald leaning toooo one siiiide"

bluecuracao · 11-20-2007, 05:55 PM

If you tend to lean the opposite way after a pint or ten, this would be the pub for you.

Saphyre · 11-21-2007, 02:18 PM

Nifty find!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikolai

"itzs ald leaning toooo one siiiide"

I would think if one were drunk, one would appear to be standing vertically in this pub!

Now, if they could just build a pub that spun the opposite way than I do, THAT would be the pub for me!!

11-20-2007, 03:02 PM	#1
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	November 20, 2007: Leaning Church Breaks Pisa's Record It's official! This church in Suurhusen, Germany has just been confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records as being the world's most lopsided building, a record previously held by the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The final tally was a whopping 5.19-degree angle, compared to Pisa's paltry 3.97 degrees. It is interesting to note that the leaning section is actually newer than the rest of the church building. It was built in 1450, whereas the original structure was built sometime in the mid-1200s. Those 15th century corner-cutters put the tower addition on a wooden foundation. Obviously they didn't make 'em like they used to. But it's not going to lean any further than it has: several attempts to stop the tower from leaning any further had been made since 1982, and it was finally stabilized in 1996. Which means it's really held this world record for over ten years now. What else aren't those Guinness people up-to-date on??

11-20-2007, 03:06 PM	#2
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Most excellent and interesting find Clod! Why do I suddenly crave a V8? __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

11-20-2007, 03:33 PM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	This is a cool IotD, but I have to wonder about those folks at guinness. What is their criteria? The Wanaka puzzle house in New Zealand has one that leans more. Attached Images

11-20-2007, 03:37 PM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	OK. Ok. I can hear you muttering "it's a fake!" Well, true, it is a novelty and it was built intentionally. Ok. But how about this one? This is a house that is falling down. It was originally straight. Attached Images

11-20-2007, 04:07 PM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	A crooked pub. That will mess you up. More pics here. Attached Images

11-20-2007, 04:35 PM	#6
Nikolai Greener than the rest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near London Posts: 68	My god that pub, I hate to be drunk in that pub "itzs ald leaning toooo one siiiide"

11-20-2007, 05:55 PM	#7
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	If you tend to lean the opposite way after a pint or ten, this would be the pub for you.

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