![]() ![]() It is known for its steep overhang due to a subsidence of the land and the foundations, so much so that Dante featured it in Canto XXXI of the Inferno. Torre Garisenda, built at the same time as the previous tower, is different due to its shorter height of 47 metres. 498 internal steps lead to the top at a height of 97.02 metres offering spectacular views of the city. The Tower was built between 11 by the family bearing the same name and was handed over to the Municipality as early as the following century. ![]() The attraction is part of the Bologna Welcome Card PLUS and Card EASY circuits, so admittance is free for card-holders. They were built during the Middle Ages and had a military function (signalling and defence) as well as representing, with their grandeur, the social prestige of the family that had them built. Booking is required online or at Bologna Welcome Information Office. The Asinelli Tower is the only one open to the public. ![]() The two towers are commonly recognized as symbols of Bologna and are located in the heart of the city at the point where the ancient Via Emilia (Aemilian Way) entered the city. ![]()
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