Bologna Two Towers

Bologna is a medieval university city in northern Italy, instantly recognized by its iconic Due Torri — the Two Towers of Asinelli and Garisenda. Built in the 12th century by rival noble families competing for prestige, the taller Torre degli Asinelli rises 97 meters while the shorter Torre Garisenda leans at a dramatic four-degree angle. Once part of a skyline bristling with over 100 towers, these two survivors have become Bologna's most beloved symbol and an enduring testament to medieval ambition.