century and two centuries later, by a strong earthquake and after-shocks. Erosion of the foundations by water caused the tower to lean in the 18th century. Vernazzano was rebuilt in the valley, away from this site, which had been effective for territorial control but was less well-suited for living in. The Leaning Tower has therefore been abandoned for almost 300 years. To avoid its collapse, a steel reinforcement was recently added, with plates and wires as thick as . The Tower is not well known, being located away from the main streets. It is visible from far away, but not easily accessible. In Literature Lydia Sigourney reflects on the lake, presently peaceable but with a history of violent warfare, in her poem , published in 1827. Image gallery See also Battle of Lake Trasimene (in the Second Punic War) Trasimene Line, battle in World War II Trasimène, département of the First French Empire Umbria References External links Official website Lake Trasimeno 2 Lake Trasimeno 3 Lake Trasimeno PDF file about climatic changes and Lake Trasimeno The Role of Lake Trasimeno (central Italy) in the History of Hydrology and Water Management Trasimeno recent hydrometric changes Trasimeno recent hydrometric level changes-2 Endorheic lakes of Europe Lakes of Umbria