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Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse
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 ...
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Developing a new methodology for urban regeneration: the ROCK project in Bologna (Italy)
Bologna is a medium-sized city in Northern Italy and capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. The city is known for its historic buildings and its university, one of the oldest in the world. The ...
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Italy's little city that was the medieval answer to NYC before its giant towers collapsed
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, just over 900 years ago, Bologna in northern Italy was ... correspond to the gates of the 12th-century city wall, which itself has almost been completely ...
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A 'Leaning Tower' in Italy Might Collapse—and It Isn’t in Pisa
Authorities in the Italian city of Bologna said they will spend almost $5 million to secure the Garisenda Tower over fears the 12th century structure could collapse. Photo: Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters ...