Is the crisis of the twin towers in Italy a rebirth or a demise?
In the ancient city of Bologna, there are two buildings known as the "Twin Towers", which, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, have become the symbol of the city. These two towers, the Garisenda Tower and the Asinelli Tower, were built in the 12th century and are among the oldest and most famous buildings in Bologna. Recently, the tilt of the twin towers has intensified, and ** has had to temporarily close and block the surrounding road traffic. This makes people wonder if the thousand-year-old "twin stars" can be revived, or will they die
Garisendata, because of its unique shape, has appeared in Dante's "Divine Comedy" many times. It used to be over 60 meters high, but over time, the foundation gradually sank and the height of the Garisenda Tower continued to drop to its current height of 48 meters. In fact, Bologna has never stopped taking measures against it. As early as the 14th century, the Garisenda Tower was shortened to prevent it from toppling. The sloping tower made it famous, but now it is crumbling as a result. Over the past few months, tilt progress has intensified, resulting in a few millimeters of tilt in the tower. This small tilt is enough to break the bones and muscles for this thousand-year-old tower. And the Asinelli Tower, its brother tower, is about twice as tall as the former. With a total of 498 steps, it is the tallest medieval leaning tower in the world. On weekdays, visitors can climb the tower and look into the distance. However, the locals will never climb the tower before the exam, as they believe it will bring misfortune.
Bologna, the "city of towers", is not as famous as nearby Florence and Venice, nor as much as Rome and Paris, but it is full of history. Part of this sense of history comes from the city's medieval gates, towers, imposing churches and cloisters. It is estimated that between the 12th and 13th centuries, Bologna had as many as 180 towers. Most of these towers were built by the wealthiest families in the region to assert their power. For centuries, natural and man-made disasters have been a constant success. Not all towers have survived to this day like the Asinelli Tower. Many more towers were damaged by fire and lightning and were either demolished or collapsed on their own due to poor condition. Some towers did not escape the flames of war, and just disappeared into time and space. And some towers, even if they have escaped the erosion of wind and rain and the flames of war, they cannot escape the fate of being demolished. Until 1999, there were still 5 towers in Lavignana Square, where the Twin Towers are located, but soon all 3 were demolished except for the Twin Towers. Today, there are only 24 towers left in Bologna, and some of them are almost hidden between the two buildings, making it difficult to find the charm of the past.
In addition to the twin towers, there are many other places to visit in Bologna. For example, the bell tower in Piazza Maggiore, a 13th-century tower famous for its large bell that hung from the tower, which provided a reference for the time of other clocks in the city. Standing in the square**, you can see the Alengo Tower. The tower is located at the top of the palace and looks over the city. Of course, there is more to Bologna than just towers, and the food here is considered to be one of the most delicious and authentic in all of Italy. So this time, I went out of my way to taste Italy's most prestigious spaghetti with tomato bolognese. This is where this practice originated, and the sauce used is Bologna's tomato bolognese, which bears the name of the city, so don't miss it.
Although Bologna has faced many challenges, it has maintained its own charm and historical heritage. We look forward to the Twin Towers coming back to life and continuing to stand on this ancient landAt the same time, it is also expected that Bologna will continue to inherit and carry forward its rich history and culture, so that more people can understand and appreciate the charm of the city. (ENDS).
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