Bologna · Quadrilatero and the Two Towers
Asinelli Tower
The taller of the two medieval leaning towers that mark the city, with a climb of 498 steps to the top. A reservation is compulsory.
- 1 h 30
- €5
- Book ahead
- Quadrilatero and the Two Towers
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The Asinelli Tower and the Garisenda are the two towers that stand together at the eastern end of the old centre and symbolise Bologna's medieval past. Once the city had more than a hundred towers. The visit is a climb of 498 steps to the top, and the official page gives about 45 minutes for it. From the top you look over the roofs of the centre.
What to look for
- The 498 steps of the climb
- The Garisenda tower next door
- View over the roofs of the centre
Opening hours
Hours not confirmed. Check the official site.
Source: Bologna Welcome (Due Torri), checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €5. The full ticket is 5 euros and the reduced ticket is 3 euros. Some categories enter free.
Reservation is compulsory, and the official page does not offer online booking. Check it for how to reserve and for any closure, since the page can mark the tower as closed for maintenance.
Getting there
Tip
Do the climb in the morning, before the heat, and keep the rest of the day for the squares.