A medieval tower in the Italian city of Bologna that leans by as much as its famous counterpart in Pisa has been sealed off over fears it may collapse. Authorities have begun constructing a 5m ...

Officials have secured the area around one of two 12th century towers that have become symbolic of the northern Italian city of Bologna, fearing that its severe lean could eventually lead to collapse.

The Italian city of Bologna is preparing for one of its iconic towers, built more than 900 years ago, to collapse due to excessive leaning. The Tower of Garisenda, twinned by the nearby Asinelli ...