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architecture2 years ago

Bologna's Leaning Tower Secured with Wooden Planks to Prevent Collapse

Bologna's 154ft leaning tower, the Garisenda Tower, has been temporarily held up with planks of wood and sealed off due to fears of imminent collapse. The city has built a barrier around the tower to collect debris, while blocks of wood and metal wiring are being used to stabilize the structure. Recent monitoring has shown shifts in the tower's lean, indicating weak foundations. A budget of €4.3m has been allocated for repairs, scheduled to take place in January and February. The tower's historical and cultural significance makes its potential loss tragic for Bologna and Italy.

via Daily Mail|
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architecture2 years ago

"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.

via ABC News|
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architecture2 years ago

"Officials Secure Leaning Tower in Bologna to Prevent Collapse"

Italian officials have implemented a security cordon around the Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, due to fears of its collapse. The tower, along with the Asinelli tower, is a popular tourist attraction and landmark. The city has allocated 4.3 million euros for reinforcement works, which will take place in January and February. The Garisenda tower has been leaning since its construction in the 12th century and has sustained additional damage over the years. Efforts to reinforce both towers have been ongoing since the 1990s.

via The Associated Press|
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architecture2 years ago

Bologna's Leaning Tower on High Alert for Collapse

Bologna's Garisenda Tower, a medieval landmark that leans as much as the famous tower in Pisa, has been sealed off due to high risk of collapse. Construction has begun on a barrier to contain potential debris in case of a fall. The tower, mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy, has experienced shifts in its tilt, and further inspections revealed deterioration in its base. The barrier is expected to be completed next year, and the tower and plaza will likely remain closed for restoration work for several years. Bologna authorities estimate the barrier alone will cost €4.3m and have launched a crowdfunding campaign for restoration.

via Euronews|
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travel2 years ago

"Leaning Tower of Bologna: Imminent Collapse Threatens Italian City"

The Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, is on "high alert" for collapse after investigations revealed an "unexpected and accelerated trend" of compression and disintegration. The city council plans to erect a protective cordon with rockfall protection nets to contain debris and reduce vulnerability to surrounding buildings. While the tower is not on the verge of immediate collapse, consolidation works have been halted, and an exclusion zone will be built. The conditions have worsened since previous interventions, and extreme weather events may have played a part. The cost of stabilization and preservation efforts is estimated to be in the millions.

via CNN|
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