Published 8 months ago

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

The 12th Century Garisenda Tower in Bologna is at risk of collapsing due to excessive leaning, prompting construction of a protective barrier.
The tower, which tilts at a four-degree angle, has experienced shifts in the direction of the tilt, with compression and disintegration of its base.
The city council plans to stabilize the tower and its underlying problem, but the cordon and restoration work will cost millions of euros. Fundraising efforts have already raised 800,000 euros.

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BBC News

Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse

Work has begun on a barrier around the Garisenda Tower and authorities say the situation is "critical".

8 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

‘High’ Alert Sounded as Leaning Tower in This Italian City Could Soon Collapse

Bologna's iconic leaning Garisenda Tower, which tilts similar to its counterpart in Pisa, was sealed off due to collapse risk.

8 months ago·India

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NDTV

Italian Town On High Alert As 'Leaning Tower' On Verge Of Collapse

The Garisenda tower in Italy's Bologna, also known as the 'leaning tower', has been steady for nearly 1,000 years. But the tallest tower in the town is now at risk of collapsing due to excessive leaning, according to reports.

8 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Iconic Garisenda Tower in Italy may ‘collapse’ due to excessive leaning: Reports

In October 2023, sensor readings which measure the movements of the ancient towers, triggered alarms.

8 months ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

'Leaning tower' in Italy on 'high alert' for collapse

The medieval Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, will be cordoned off with a safety zone installed around it, after a recent scientific report has said the site is at high risk of ‘sudden and unexpected collapse’

8 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

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

Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — It’s the ‘leaning tower’ that has stood tipsily – but steadily – for nearly 1,000 years. But now, the days of the Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, could be numbered. Following investigations last month, the city is instigating a civil protection plan for the “sudden and unexpected collapse of the tower,” which has dominated the Bologna skyline since the 12th century. A protective metal cordon will be erected to “co…

8 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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