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Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the twelfth century as a way for a family to flaunt wealth and status. Many reamin to this day, the two most famous being Asinelli and Garisenda. | Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the twelfth century as a way for a family to flaunt wealth and status. Many reamin to this day, the two most famous being Asinelli and Garisenda. Located in the Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, the leaning towers stand tall above the city and seem to defy gravity. | ||
The taller of the two is Asinelli which stands at 330 feet, with 498 steps and a lean of 4 feet. |
Revision as of 19:48, 23 February 2005
Due Torre The Two Towers
Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the twelfth century as a way for a family to flaunt wealth and status. Many reamin to this day, the two most famous being Asinelli and Garisenda. Located in the Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, the leaning towers stand tall above the city and seem to defy gravity.
The taller of the two is Asinelli which stands at 330 feet, with 498 steps and a lean of 4 feet.