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.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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'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…

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The city of Bologna is building a protective fence around the iconic Garisenda tower in case it collapses.

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Italian city of Bologna braces for collapse of leaning Garisenda Tower

After remaining steady for almost 1,000 years, the Garisenda tower – also known as the 'leaning tower' - located in Bologna town of Italy is now facing the risk of collapsing because of excessive leaning, as per reports.
Since the 14th century, the 150-foot tall tower has continued to lean at an angle of 4 degrees when officials made efforts to remove the top of the building to stabilise it. The iconic Tower of Pisa has been leaning at 5 degrees.

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