Summary: The medieval Garisenda tower in Bologna, Italy, will be cordoned off with a safety zone installed around it, after a recent scientific report has raised concerns about its stability and potential collapse. The Garisenda tower, known for its precarious lean, has become a popular tourist attraction due to its resemblance to the more famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. While the recent scientific report raises concerns about the tower’s stability, there is no immediate risk of collapse. Why is the Garisenda tower leaning? Sources:– Article from ‘The Guardian’: www.theguardian.com– Scientific report by the Geotechnical Society of Italy

Source: The Guardian December 06, 2023 11:09 UTC