About
Le Due Torri, the Two Towers, stand in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana in the historic centre of Bologna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. They are the best-known symbol of the city, and they are visible from many of its streets, so they make a natural starting point for a walk through the old town.
The two towers
The pair is made up of the Torre degli Asinelli and the Torre Garisenda. Both are medieval, dating from the 12th century, when noble families of the city raised tall towers as a sign of their standing. The Asinelli is the taller and the one that visitors can climb, while the Garisenda is noticeably leaning and is best admired from the square below.
What a visit offers
- Climbing the Torre degli Asinelli for views over the rooftops of Bologna.
- Seeing the Garisenda's lean up close, from the piazza.
- Combining the stop with a stroll through the surrounding medieval streets and arcades.
Because the towers are open-air monuments in a central square, the visit is brief and easy to fit into a day of sightseeing. It suits travellers interested in medieval architecture, city views, and the everyday life of an Italian city centre.
For questions before you go, the monument can be reached by phone at +39 051 2193930.
