ROME Work to prevent the collapse of a medieval leaning tower in the heart of the northern Italian city of Bologna will cost 20 million euros (S$28.9 million) and take 10 years at least, its mayor said on Wednesday (Dec 6). The 12th century Garisenda is one of Bologna's two towers, measuring 48 metres and standing next to the.
ROME (Reuters) -Work to prevent the collapse of a medieval leaning tower in the heart of the northern Italian city of Bologna will cost 20 million euros ($21.5 million) and take 10 years at least, its mayor said on Wednesday. The 12th century Garisenda is one of Bologna's two towers, measuring 48 metres and standing next to the taller Asinelli (97 metres). It is a much loved landmark, mentioned in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy.
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