The Torre degli Asinelli and the Torre della Garisenda - two towers standing side by side - are the most famous symbols of the city and one of the most famous buildings in Italy. They are generally referred to as one monument "The Two Towers" or also "The Two Sisters".

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Both towers lean a bit, although their tilt is not as noticeable as the more famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Torre degli Asinelli

The taller of the two towers, at 97 metres, is the 4th tallest historic tower in Italy and even the tallest medieval leaning tower in the world.

The Torre degli Asinelli was built by the Asinelli family between 1099 and 1119 and the inclination of the tower is about 1.3°.

You can climb 498 steps to the top of this tower and admire the red city from above.

The inaccessible Torre dei Garisenda (47 m) forms part of the Chiesa dei Santi Bartolomeo a Gaetano.

Admission and opening hours

The viewpoint of the Asinelli Tower is open at different times according to the season. Usually in spring or autumn it is closed on certain days for repairs.

Admission: 5 eur, discounted admission for students, children and seniors over 65 years of age is for 3 eur

Admission is by reservation only and it is recommended to book your ticket at least 2 weeks in advance.

For a detailed schedule of opening times or to book tickets online, visit the official website: duetorribologna.com

Torre della Garisenda

The smaller of the towers, reaching a height of 48 metres, was completed in 1110 and reaches an inclination of up to 4°, which is constantly increasing.

In 2023, the city council decided to close the tower for safety reasons. The inclination was increasing too quickly as the tower was overloaded by the crowds of tourists.