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Italy's little city that was the medieval answer to NYC before its giant towers collapsed
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, just over 900 years ago, Bologna in northern Italy was a city full of towers, earning it the nickname of the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages". Almost all were ...
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Italy's tilting Garisena tower to be shored up with similar equipment used for the Tower of Pisa
Italy’s Garisenda tower, which is nowadays known as another ... The duo towers are situated in the Northern Italian city of Bologna and were built in the 12th century. The towers have been ...
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A 'Leaning Tower' in Italy Might Collapse—and It Isn’t in Pisa
Authorities in the Italian city of Bologna said they will spend almost $5 million to secure the Garisenda Tower over fears the 12th century structure could collapse. Photo: Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters ...