Bologna's Leaning Garisenda Tower Secured Amid Collapse Fears

A $4.7 Million Project Set to Begin in January to Prevent Potential Collapse

Bologna's Garisenda Tower, one of the city's iconic 'Two Towers', has been cordoned off due to fears of collapse.
Authorities have announced a $4.7 million project to secure the leaning tower, with work set to begin in January and continue through February.
The Garisenda Tower, built between 1109 and 1119, leans at almost the same angle as the more famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Mayor Matteo Lepore has stated that the tower has been a concern since its construction, with additional damage caused in the medieval era when ironwork and bakery ovens were built inside.
The city is also petitioning to have the towers recognized as UNESCO world heritage sites.