What happened to Italy’s skyscrapers?

The fascinating architectural history that has been lost to time

Stars Insider

30/10/24 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE History

In the heart of Italy lies a city whose medieval past was once as towering as its ambitions. The city of Bologna, known today for its red roofs and historic arcades, used to be a city of unparalleled heights, with more than a hundred towers piercing its skyline. Images of these once magnificent buildings have circulated the internet, with the most famous picture depicting no fewer than 179 towers. And these were no ordinary buildings; they were symbols of power, pride, and protection hundreds of years ago.

But today only a few of these soaring structures remain. What happened to the city of towers? And how did this once skyward cityscape come to represent not just the heights of medieval aspiration but also the depths of rivalry and transformation? Click through this gallery to find out.

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