The Two Towers of Bologna

Anyone able to spend the day in Bologna simply must visit the unusual structures which have come to represent the city in many people’s eyes, the Two Towers of Bologna. The Towers of Bologna are part of a group of medieval structures at a crossroads between what were once the five gates to the city. These improbable looking constructions both lean as precariously as the counterpart in Pisa, having been the victims of lightning strikes, fires and collapses since their original construction in around 1110.  Named Asinelli and Garisendi after the families reputed to have been responsible for their construction, the amazing angles and overhangs will make for one of the more unusual and memorable sights during your visit to Bologna.

Through the centuries the two spires have been used variously as family homes, prisons, fortresses, and even as a lookout post during the Second World War.  If you’re feeling brave, you might even choose to climb the rickety spiral staircases that will carry you to the top of each of these amazing towers, where the rewards are undeniable – An unrivalled set of views of the city of Bologna and its beautiful surroundings.