Mole Antonelliana
The symbol of Turin. The 167-meter spire houses the National Museum of Cinema, and a glass elevator takes visitors straight up to the observation deck.
Architect Antonelli began designing the spire in 1863. It was originally planned as a synagogue, and when completed it was the tallest masonry building in Europe. It also appears on the back of the Italian 2-cent euro coin. Inside, the National Museum of Cinema presents film history along a spiral ramp, and in the main hall visitors can recline in deck chairs to watch film clips. The glass elevator reaches the 85-meter observation deck in 59 seconds, offering 360-degree views over the city and the Alps. The museum and the elevator can be bought separately or as a combined ticket (check the official website). The building is closed on Tuesdays. The elevator often has queues, so booking in advance is recommended.
Opening hours
About 9:00 AM–7:00 PM (closed Tuesdays; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto
- Palazzo Carignano
- Piazza Castello
- Palazzo Madama
- Royal Palace of Turin
- Museo Egizio
- Turin Cathedral
- Gran Madre di Dio