The Garisenda tower in Bologna: A Safety Curtain Falls for Repairs
The Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, has been sealed off to the public over fears that it is tilting too far. The tower, which is one of Bologna's two famous leaning towers, has been leaning since it was built in the 12th century. However, experts have recently noticed that the tower is leaning at an increasingly rapid rate.
Hold onto your hats, history buffs! The famous leaning Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, is taking a break. Mayor Matteo Lepore announced that the square around the 12th-century Garisenda tower will be closed off for a few years. But don't panic! It's not because the tower is about to do a tilt-and-tumble act. It's all about keeping this ancient treasure safe and sound.
Scientists from the University of Bologna noticed the tower's leaning game was getting a b...