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Due Torri
📍 Due Torri, Bologna, Italy
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Introduction
Bologna's Two Towers are the emblem of the red-brick city, raised by rival medieval families eager to out-build each other. The taller Asinelli reaches about 97 metres and served as watchtower and prison; the shorter Garisenda leans markedly from unstable ground and was written into Dante's Divine Comedy. From the top of the Asinelli you sweep over Bologna's endless red rooftops and the flat Po Valley beyond.
✨ Highlights
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Red city emblem
Bologna's Two Towers are the emblem of the red-brick city.
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Asinelli
The taller Asinelli reaches about 97 metres and served as watchtower and prison; the shorter.
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Leaning Garisenda
To go deeper, Leaning Garisenda is the perfect entry point.
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Top panorama
From the top of the Asinelli you sweep over Bologna's endless red rooftops and the flat Po.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：~€5 Asinelli (reference).
→Hours：~10:00–18:00 (reference).
→Duration：About 1 hour.
→Getting there：Walk city centre.
→Tip：Climb Asinelli.
→Note：Steep, narrow stairs.
💡 Tips
• Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~10:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Bologna centre; pair with nearby sights.
• At Due Torri, the official audio guide adds a lot.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Due Torri?
Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~10:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
