Two Towers, Building complex in Bologna, Italy.
The Asinelli and Garisenda towers rise at the intersection of five roads leading to old city gates in central Bologna.
The towers were constructed between 1109 and 1119 by two wealthy families competing to demonstrate their influence through architectural dominance.
Dante Alighieri incorporated the Garisenda Tower into his Divine Comedy, cementing the structures in Italian literature and cultural identity.
Visitors can climb 498 steps to reach the top of the Asinelli Tower, which stands 97 meters tall and offers city views.
The Garisenda Tower has decreased from its original 60-meter height to 48 meters due to ground settlement causing a noticeable tilt.
Location: Bologna
Part of: Towers of Bologna
GPS coordinates: 44.49430,11.34680
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
Bologna's central squares and streets present numerous photography opportunities. The medieval towers, Renaissance buildings, and covered walkways create distinct backgrounds. The city's architecture includes the Asinelli Tower, Neptune Fountain, and Santo Stefano church complex. Parks and gardens provide natural settings, while the university district shows academic heritage.
Asinelli tower
20 m
Garisenda tower
11 m
Palazzo della Mercanzia
88 m
Corte Isolani
198 m
Palazzo Pepoli
194 m
Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano
33 m
Palazzo Magnani
208 m
Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande
184 m
Palazzo Malvezzi de' Medici
168 m
Piazza della Mercanzia
81 m
Jewish Museum of Bologna
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Palazzo Sampieri Talon
184 m
Torre degli Alberici
81 m
Palazzo Bolognetti, Bologna
103 m
Torre degli Uguzzoni
122 m
San Nicolò degli Albari
181 m
Museo della Storia di Bologna
191 m
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita
204 m
Statua di San Petronio
14 m
Casa Isolani
194 m
Museum of the History of Bologna
187 m
Case Seracchioli
73 m
Casa Azzoguidi
158 m
Palazzo degli Strazzaroli
33 m
San Donato
117 m
Casa-torre Alberici - Casa Bolognini
78 m
Palazzo Malvasia
173 m
Piazza Rossini
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