Forget the food – the highlight of this Italian city is actually its architecture
Bologna is renowned for its impressive architecture, particularly its ancient network of porticoes. The city is also home to the famous leaning towers, Garisenda and Asinelli, which symbolize its rich history. While the towers are currently undergoing stabilization, the porticoes remain a vibrant feature that enhances the urban landscape.
- ▪Bologna's porticoes stretch over 40 kilometers in the historical center and 20 kilometers beyond the city gates.
- ▪The Asinelli tower is the tallest leaning medieval tower in the world, standing at 97 meters high.
- ▪Bologna's two iconic towers were built in the 12th century as a display of wealth by powerful families.
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