Two Towers, Bologna: There are two historical towers located in the city of Bologna, Italy, named Asinelli and Garisenda towers. The Asnelli Tower is taller, while the Garisenda Tower is shorter but more inclined. The Garisenda Tower has tilted by 4 degrees while Italy’s most famous Leaning Tower of Pisa is at 3.9 degrees. now therefore The collapse of this 900 year old tower Danger is looming. It is noteworthy that at one time the Leaning Tower of Pisa was inclined to 5.5 degrees, but after the repair work, its inclination has been reduced to 3.9 degrees.
According to the report of DailyMail, regarding the Garisenda Tower (Garisenda Tower News), scientists feel that it is in danger of collapse, so keeping in mind the safety of the people, they closed the roads around this 900 year old tower of Bologna. Has gone. He says that the foundation of the tower is becoming weak, so something needs to be done soon to save it from falling.
At the same time, the authorities have announced a repair project to save the Garisenda Tower from demolition. Italian Culture Undersecretary Lucia Borgonzoni said the situation was worrying and blamed the city council for allowing the threat to escalate. He also announced that the government would fund approximately €5 million (£4.3m) to strengthen the tower.
What is the history of these towers?
The history of these towers is very interesting, knowing which you will be surprised! They were built due to enmity between two families. The Garisenda Tower was built between 1109 and 1119 by one of the same Bologna families who built both towers as a sign of their wealth and power.
The height of Garisenda Tower is 157 feet. Whereas Asinelli Tower is twice as tall i.e. 318 feet high. The Garisenda Tower was in danger of collapse almost from the moment its construction was completed. In the 13th century, the Italian poet Dante noted that the tower had largely collapsed and by 1350 the top 32 feet (10 m) had to be removed to prevent it from collapsing.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 3, 2023, 17:35
