The leaning Garisenda Tower in Bologna, Italy, facing collapse concerns, led authorities to seal it off. Tipping four degrees, the 12th-century tower's directional shift raised an alarm. A 16ft barrier aims to contain potential debris; the tower closed in October for safety checks and degradation inspections.
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00:00 The Garrisenda Tower in Bologna, Italy, akin to Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa,
00:07 faces potential collapse, resulting in authorities sealing it off.
00:11 Tipping at a 4-degree angle, the 12th-century tower prompted concern over its stability
00:15 due to its directional shift in its lean.
00:18 In response, a 16-feet barrier is now under construction around the tower, aiming to contain
00:23 potential debris if it falls.
00:26 The part of Bologna's skyline, the Garrisenda Tower, stands alongside the Assinelli Tower,
00:30 though the latter lean is less prominent and usually welcomes tourists.
00:34 Constructed between 1109-1119, the Garrisenda's height was reduced in the 14th century due
00:40 to its initial lean.
00:42 The tower's significance resonates in Dante's Divine Comedy, completed in 1321.
00:47 In October, the tower was closed following its still changes noticed by censors and subsequent
00:51 inspections revealing structural degradation at its base.
00:55 The city council initiated a civil protection plan to secure the tower with the barrier
00:58 installation, marking the initial phase to ensure safety.
01:02 The barrier's purpose extends beyond containing the potential debris.
01:06 It is also designed to shield adjacent structures and individuals should a collapse occur.
01:11 Additional measures like metal rockfall nets will be set up around the tower.
01:15 The construction of the barrier was expected to conclude early next year and both the tower
01:19 and its adjacent plaza were expected to go restoration works that may span several years.
01:25 However, now it appears that the tower is on the verge of collapse.
01:28 Funding for its restoration project was also significant with an estimated cost of 4.3
01:32 million euros, prompting the city council to launch a crowdfunding initiative to raise
01:37 the necessary finances.
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