Historic leaning tower in Italy cordoned off over fears it could collapse

The Garisenda medieval tower in Bologna is at risk of collapse (Picture: AP)

One of Italy’s historic leaning towers has been sealed off amid fears it could be about to collapse.

Officials have secured the area around a 12th century tower in the Italian city of Bologna which leans as much its world-famous counterpart in Pisa.

There are concerns the Garisenda, one of the so-called Two Towers that overlook the city centre, is leaning so much that it may topple over completely.

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