- The Asinelli Tower is located in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, in the city center. A few meters away we find the nearby Garisenda Tower.
- The Asinelli tower is named after the family that built it. ... The Garisenda tower is also named after the noble family that had it erected.
- Piazza Ravegnana viewed from the top of the Asinelli Tower. Between the 12th and the 13th century, Bologna was a city full of towers.
- The construction of the Asinelli Tower began in 1109 by the powerful Asinelli family. Its purpose was originally defensive, serving as a lookout tower to monitor...
- The Asinelli Tower (constructed in 1109 and 1119), along with the Garisenda, are located strategically in the entrance of the city, for military reasons.
- If you are up for a challenge and want one of the best views of Bologna, you need to pay a visit to Le Due Torri and climb the Asinelli Tower!
- Hi everyone,If you've ever seen pictures of Bologna, you'll certainly see the two tall medieval towers right in the center of the city. The names of the towe...
- Again, direct information is hard to find relating to its early years, but by 1185 it was commonly being referred to as the Asinelli family’s tower.
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- Afterward, continue to the base of Bologna's iconic towers, the Asinelli Tower and the Garisenda Tower. Learn about the history and features of these imposing...