# Due Torri

> The Due Torri, the Asinelli and Garisenda towers, were built between 1109 and 1119 and are the emblem of Bologna.

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Two leaning medieval towers standing together in the middle of Bologna, one noticeably more tilted than the other. You can climb the taller one for a view over the red rooftops; leave the car outside the traffic-limited centre.

The Due Torri, the Asinelli and Garisenda towers, were built between 1109 and 1119 and are the emblem of Bologna. The Asinelli Tower is 97.2 m tall and has 498 steps. The Garisenda Tower is much shorter, at around 48 m, and leans sharply because the ground and foundations have subsided. It was reduced to half its height in the 14th century. Dante mentions it in Canto XXXI of the "Inferno". Both towers stood for the power and prestige of the families who built them.

The towers stand on Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, at the start of the ancient Via Emilia. Both are currently closed to visitors (as of October 2026): the Garisenda is undergoing restoration because of the risk of collapse, the work is expected to last until at least 2028, and there is no fixed date for reopening the Asinelli. As an alternative, Bologna Welcome points to the Torre dell'Orologio, which offers a panoramic view over the city.

- **Nearest town:** Bologna, Italy
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** 44.4943, 11.3467

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Italy: Motorway tolls.** Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
- **Bologna: Limited traffic zone (ZTL).** Cameras fine unauthorised vehicles in the historic centre, including hire cars. Park outside and walk or take transit; hotels inside may register your plate.

## Sources

- [Due Torri – Bologna Welcome](https://www.bolognawelcome.com/it/luoghi/torri-edifici-storici/le-due-torri-garisenda-e-degli-asinelli)
- [Garisenda, lavori fino al 2028 – Il Post](https://www.ilpost.it/2025/05/16/bologna-lavori-restauro-torre-garisenda/)
- [Two Towers, Bologna – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Towers,_Bologna)

## Nearby

- [Ravenna mosaics](https://camping-spirit.com/places/ravenna-mosaics/) – 68 km
- [Trepponti, Comacchio](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-trepponti/) – 70 km
- [Pomposa Abbey](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-pomposa-abbey/) – 76 km
- [Mercato Centrale](https://camping-spirit.com/places/mercato-centrale/) – 80 km

## FAQs

### Where is Due Torri?

Due Torri is in Bologna, Italy, at GPS 44.4943, 11.3467. It is about 26 km from Spilamberto.

### Can you camp near Due Torri?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bottega del campeggiatore, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Due Torri?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ravenna mosaics (68 km), Trepponti, Comacchio (70 km), Pomposa Abbey (76 km) and Mercato Centrale (80 km).

### When is the best time to visit Due Torri?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)