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A must-see in Italy! The medieval "Leaning Tower of Pisa," the Two Towers of Bologna

It's so amazing! I was really impressed by the Two Towers of Bologna, the "Manhattan" of the Middle Ages! The city once had nearly 200 towers, and now more than 20 are still standing, making it the most unique skyline in Europe! 📍Address: Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy ⏰Opening hours: Asinelli Tower 9:00–18:00 (extended to 20:00 during peak season) ⛱️Must-see attractions: · Asinelli Tower (the main tower is 97 meters high and you can climb to the top!) · Garisenda Tower (its tilt is greater than the Leaning Tower of Pisa) · Piazza del Nettuno (the best photo spot) · Pozzo Tower (a mysterious tower hidden in the alleys) · Palazzo degli Azzi (an ancient building complex next to the Two Towers) 🌄Travel tips: 1. You need to book online in advance to climb the Asinelli Tower 2. There are 498 steps to the top, so be careful 3. It's best to visit in the morning or evening when the light is best 4. You can enjoy a 360-degree view of the old town from the top 5. There are many unique restaurants near the Two Towers where you can eat and enjoy the view 🏨Accommodation tips: We highly recommend staying in the old town. We recommend Art Hotel Commercianti and Hotel Corona d'Oro, both of which offer views of the towers and stunning night views! 💗Other tips: 1. We recommend buying tickets online 2–3 days in advance 2. We don't recommend bringing a large bag, as the stairs are narrow 3. Wear comfortable shoes, as the steps are high 4. The tower will be closed in bad weather 5. It's windy at the top, so bring a jacket 6. There are many street performers at the foot of the tower, creating a great atmosphere 7. We recommend visiting at sunset for the best views I love the unique charm of this city! Standing on top of the tower and looking down, the red brick roofs stretch to the horizon, as if you have traveled back to the Middle Ages! Especially at dusk, the whole city is bathed in golden sunlight, which is so beautiful! And Bologna doesn't have as many tourists as Florence or Venice, so there are many locals relaxing here, which feels very authentic.
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Over the centuries, particularly between the 12th and the 13th century, Bologna was a city full of towers. Almost all the towers were tall (the highest being 97m), defensive stone towers; the number of towers in the city was very high, possibly over 200. There are now 25 towers left without counting the hundreds of bell towers in the city. The Two Towers, “Le due torri”, both of them leaning, are the symbol of Bologna, and the most prominent of Bologna. (Until 1919, there were 5 towers in this square) The taller one is called the Asinelli while the smaller but more leaning tower is called the Garisenda. Their names derive from the families which are traditionally credited with constructing them between 1109 and 1119. The Asinelli Tower was used by the scientists Giovanni Battista Riccioli (in 1640) and Giovanni Battista Guglielmini (in the following century) for experiments to study the motion of heavy bodies and the earth rotation. In World War II, between 1943 and 1945, it was used as a sight post: during bombing attacks, four volunteers took post at the top to direct rescue operations to places hit by Allied bombs. Later, a RAI television relay was installed on top. Architect Minoru Yamasaki is thought to have been inspired by the Towers when designing the World Trade Center during the 1960s. The Garisenda Tower today has a height of 48 m with an overhang of 3.2 m. Initially it was approximately 60 m high, but had to be lowered in the 14th century due to a yielding of the ground which left it slanting and dangerous. It was cited several times by Dante in the Divine Comedy and The Rhymes (a confirmation of his stay in Bologna), and by Goethe in his Italian Journey. The Two Towers have also been the subject of an eponymous poem by Giosuè Carducci as part of the Barbarian Odes. Charles Dickens wrote about the towers in his Pictures from Italy. You can still visit and climb to the top of the Asinelli Tower. #instagramworthydestinations #urbanexplorer #unforgettableexperiences

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