Italian City on Edge as Leaning Tower Teeters on Collapse

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Italian City on Edge as Leaning Tower Teeters on Collapse
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The Italian city of Bologna is preparing for the potential collapse of the leaning Tower of Garisenda, one of its iconic landmarks. The tower, which has been leaning since the 14th century, is currently at an angle of 4 degrees. In October, the area surrounding the tower was fenced off for public safety, and a structure was built to protect nearby buildings in case of collapse. Experts have expressed concerns about the tower's integrity since 2022, but there is no consensus on when it will collapse.

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