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2. Two Towers, Bologna - Wikipedia

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   In the 14th century the city became its owner and used it as a prison and small stronghold. During this period a wooden construction was added around the tower at a height of roughly 30 metres, about 100 feet, above ground, which was connected with an aerial footbridge to the Garisenda Tower. The footbridge was destroyed in a 1398 fire.

3. Towers of Bologna - Wikipedia

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   The taller tower is called the Asinelli while the smaller but more leaning tower is called the Garisenda. The Asinelli Tower was built between 1109 and 1119 by the Asinelli family. At 97m tall, there are 498 steps inside. The Garisenda Tower is shorter at 47m and is known for its steep overhang due to subsidence of the foundations. In October ...

4. ‘Leaning tower’ in Italy on ‘high alert’ for collapse

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   The medieval Garisenda tower in Bologna will be cordoned off after a recent scientific report has said the site is at high risk of “sudden and unexpected collapse.” ‘Leaning tower’ in ...

5. Italian officials secure 12th Century leaning tower in ... - AOL

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   The city on Friday announced 4.3 million euros ($4.7 million) in works to shore up the Garisenda tower, one of the so-called Two Towers that look out over central Bologna, providing inspiration ...

6. ‘Leaning tower’ in Italy closed off amid subsidence fears

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   Calling it the “symbol of our city along with the Asinelli tower,” and guaranteeing to “protect the Garisenda as a monument,” Lepore told the council, “We’re working to do everything ...

7. Timeline of Bologna - Wikipedia

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   1109 – Torre Asinelli (tower) built. [7] 1110 – Torre Garisenda (tower) built. [7] 1112 – Bologna becomes a free town. [9] 1167 – City joins Lombard League. [10] 1184 – Bologna Cathedral consecrated by Pope Lucius III. 1200 – Palazzo del Podestà built (approximate date). 1206 – Inner city fortifications. [7]

8. Italy races to stop leaning tower from collapsing

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   The 48-meter (158 feet) Garisenda tower was built in the 12th century, during a boom period of the northern city’s history, but two centuries later it had already begun to tilt.

9. List of leaning towers - Wikipedia

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   The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy, an iconic leaning tower. This is a list of leaning towers.A leaning tower is a tower which, either intentionally or unintentionally (due to errors in design, construction, or subsequent external influence such as unstable ground), does not stand perpendicular to the ground.