Bologna’s leaning Century Garisenda tower sealed off by police over fears it could collapse
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2023-12-03 00:54
Bologna’s leaning Century Garisenda tower has been sealed off by police, following fears that it could collapse. The 154-foot tower is the counterpart to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and now has a 16-foot barrier erected around it (estimated to cost £3.7 million) to prevent any debris causing damage or injury. It first closed in October after sensors detected it had begun to lean, however, the council are now dubbing the situation ‘critical’. A civil protection plan to preserve buildings nearby is now in place.
Bologna’s leaning Century Garisenda tower has been sealed off by police, following fears that it could collapse.
The 154-foot tower is the counterpart to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and now has a 16-foot barrier erected around it (estimated to cost £3.7 million) to prevent any debris causing damage or injury.
It first closed in October after sensors detected it had begun to lean, however, the council are now dubbing the situation ‘critical’.
A civil protection plan to preserve buildings nearby is now in place.