Description: Bologna, ITALY - Asinelli & Garisenda Towers: The Two Towers (Italian: Le due torri), both leaning, are symbols of Bologna, Italy, and the most prominent of the Towers of Bologna. They are located at the intersection of the roads that lead to the five gates of the old ring wall (mura dei torresotti). The taller one is called the Asinelli. The smaller tower with a greater lean is called the Garisenda. Their names derive from the families which are traditionally credited with having constructed the towers between 1109 and 1119. Their construction may have been a competition between the two families to show which was the more powerful family. The scarcity of documents from this early period makes this uncertain. The name of the Asinelli family, for example, is documented for the first time in 1185, almost 70 years after the presumed construction of the tower which is attributed to them. This Divided Back Era (1907-15) postcard is in good condition. Beretta & Giacomoni. Bologna.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Material: Paper
City: Bologna
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Beretta & Giacomoni
Subject: "The Two Towers"
Continent: Europe
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Landscapes, Asinelli, Garisenda
Features: Panoramic
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Postage Condition: Unposted
