Asinelli tower, Medieval tower in Bologna, Italy
The Asinelli Tower rises 97.2 meters into the sky, making it the tallest medieval tower in Italy, with a slight tilt from its vertical axis.
Construction of the tower began in 1150 by the Asinelli family, establishing their power and influence within the prosperous medieval city of Bologna.
The tower, along with its neighboring Garisenda Tower, forms the Two Towers complex that represents the architectural identity of Bologna and its medieval heritage.
Visitors can climb 498 steps to reach the observation deck, which provides views extending across Bologna's red rooftops and stretching to the Apennine Mountains.
Scientists in the 17th and 18th centuries used the tower to conduct experiments studying the motion of heavy objects and the rotation of Earth.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 12 century
Height: 97.2 m
Part of: Two Towers, Towers of Bologna
GPS coordinates: 44.49413,11.34671
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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