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Towers of the Asinelli and Garisenda (Torri degli Asinelli e Garisenda)

Bologna, Italy
Ranked #15 of 110 attractions in Bologna
4.5 of 5 stars 111 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Observation Decks/ Towers
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

I won't lie we were a little scared because it does seem to be leaning a little and since the other tower completely fell over you have to think maybe this one will too.  It was worth the climb.  Check out the framed picture in the out cove just before the ticket box, it shows other famous towers and there... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Even for an elderly young with cols it was absolutely worth the climb of Asinelly. Maybe a bit to far from the surface to get in touch with the city, but a marvellous view. More

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melbourne AUSTRALIA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

i wouldnt recommend this for the elderly or if you have serious health issues for the 3 euro it was a cheap work out with beautiful 360 deg views unfortunately it was raining and overcast and 13 deg glad i did it today and not yesterday when it was 35deg steps are very narrow in places and quite steep in... More

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Vancouver, BC
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The towers look closed from the outside as they are doing some renovations and it's covered in scaffolding, but they are open. To climb to the top is cheap (only 3 euros per person) but note that the stairways are very narrow and you often have to wait until people go up (or down) before you can proceed as they... More

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Patchogue, New York
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Great views of the city from the top, well worth the climb. Wear shoes with a little tread, I had sandles on which was not smart since the stairs are so old the stone is worn incredibly smooth and slick. When you get about half way up and your legs start to feel tired it is easy to slip. Also,... More

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Mumbai
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Here you have a historic part of the city and life is continuing in energetic streams all around. I didn't know Italy had two other leaning towers till I saw these two at cross-purposes! The two towers are interesting to behold and there are supportive structures that are erected around them. They look so fragile and yet you have crazy... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

If the weather is not great I would say - don't go. But if you are lucky to be in Bologna in a sunny day it is worth the climbing!! The views are amazing and there is problem for people that have fear of heights. It is all protected so you don't feel that you are so high. More

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vancouver
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

If you are physically fit, be sure to include at least one of the towers . Loved the view, but my legs hurt the day afterward from the walk down the stairs. More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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After climbing 498 steps to the top, we were rewarded with the wonderful 360 degree views from the best vantage point in Bologna. Climb is somewhat arduous: a seemingly unending ascent along the narrow wooden steps. There are four platforms along the way, providing welcome respite and the opportunity to take a breather. Iron grilles protect the 12 windows at... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

Having previously spent 6 months living with my girlfriend in Bologna, I had been told that I couldn't go up the towers until she graduated, because otherwise it brings bad luck. So immediately after her graduation, I insisted we went up, and I'm very glad we did. It says at the bottom that it's 90m high, and the first steps... More

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