"Preserving History: Italian Officials Safeguard Bologna's Leaning Tower from Collapse"

Italian officials have secured the Garisenda tower in Bologna, one of the iconic 12th Century Two Towers, due to fears of collapse. The city has allocated 4.3 million euros for restoration works, which will take place in January and February. The tower has been leaning since its construction and sustained additional damage over the centuries. The mayor has requested UNESCO world heritage status for the towers.