Mole Antonelliana

Wonderful views over the rooftops of Turin. Initially we were told by the ticket office that there were no tickets available for the day we wanted to visit, but after checking their website some appear to get released in the evening as "last minute tickets" for the following day. We only did the elevator, which only took about 30 minutes for our total visit.

What was projected to be a synagogue turned out to be an iconic building for the city, a great panoramic view from a building g that towers everything around for miles. It hosts the great Cinema Museum and has a lift that brings you to about 85 meters above ground from where you can see most of the city. Great experience, could be crowded so it's a good ideea to get tickets online before hand.

Absolute symbol of Turin and the city's most recognizable landmark. Building 167 meters high with characteristic spire visible from anywhere. Originally conceived as a synagogue in the 19th century, but turned out too grandiose. Inside is the National Cinema Museum - one of the world's best, essential for film lovers. Interactive, fascinating exhibition tracing entire cinema history. But the main reason to visit is the panoramic elevator to the observation deck at 85 meters height. The ascent takes about a minute, views from above are stunning: all of Turin spread out, Alps on the horizon, Po River. Especially beautiful at sunset.

The Mole Antonelliana is truly the symbolic heart of Turin, an unmistakable architectural masterpiece whose elegant and soaring silhouette rises proudly among the city’s historic buildings, shaping one of the most iconic skylines in Italy. Simply seeing it from the streets is impressive, but stepping inside is an unforgettable experience. The building hosts the outstanding National Museum of Cinema, a fascinating and immersive journey that captivates not only film lovers but anyone with a passion for art, history, and creativity. The exhibition is beautifully curated, rich in content, and highly evocative, offering emotions and surprises at every step. A must-do experience is the ride on the panoramic glass elevator, which takes visitors all the way to the top of the Mole. From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view over Turin, with the majestic Alps surrounding the city, creating a truly spectacular and memorable panorama. An iconic, emotional, and unmissable landmark: the Mole Antonelliana is not just a monument, but the very soul of Turin. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Amazing building - 167 meters high, which makes it the tallest brick building in the world. Inside is the Cinema museum but you can also visit the panoramic lift to enjoy the amazing views from the tower. The ride with the lift is an experience, as the lift has glass walls. If you have fear of heights then it might be not best ride (so maybe close your eyes for the ride), but the views from the tower are worth it.

The Mole Antonelliana is the true symbol of Turin: impressive, fascinating, and unique. The National Cinema Museum is well organized and engaging, and the panoramic glass elevator offers a spectacular view over the city and the Alps. A must-see attraction when visiting Turin!

Amazing museum filled with cinema history. We went during the James Cameron exhibition. The interactive parts were great and the props were very interesting to go through and learn about their movies. The only down side is that the dedication exhibition that changes could be smaller so that the main part had more cinema history related stuff. In addition to these the elevator is a must. The view of torino is amazing and one you don't want to miss. I also recommend getting tickets in advance since it can get crowded(having tickets for both the exhibition and the elevator can reduce the wait time drastically).

This place made me smile more than once. As an Iranian, seeing Asghar Farhadi’s name here felt quietly special one of those small moments that stay with you. Then suddenly, you turn a corner and you’re face to face with Star Wars characters, and the serious mood instantly turns into pure fun. That mix of depth and playfulness is what makes this museum work so well. And the building itself… watching this huge, historic structure turn into such a lively, interactive space is part of the magic. You don’t just look at cinema here you move through it. Warm, surprising, and full of little joys. A place that reminds you why we love movies in the first place.

Beautiful building housing the Museo del Cinema. A must see while in Torino.

The Mole Antonelliana is a museum of photography and film, but also hosts a high tower where you can see the view of the whole city of Turin. I didn't knpw that the history of photography and film came from Turin, but it was cool to see and learn about how film originated. It was a pleasant surprise, and I wish I had scheduled more time to see the rest of the museum. The viewpoint is also really nice, and you can see the Alps in the distance!

Rising to a height of 167.5 m, the Mole Antonelliana is an unmistakable icon within the Turin cityscape. Built between 1863 and 1888, it was, upon its completion, the highest fully-accessible building in the world, beating Cologne cathedral by 8 metres. Originally intended to become a synagogue, it was commissioned by the Jewish community. However, the unbridled ambition of the architect caused the building costs to more than double, doubtless causing much beating of foreheads and cries of I can afford that, already? The good burghers of Turin stepped in to make it a museum for the Italian 'Risorgimento' epoch: the 19th-century movement for Italian unification that culminated in the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. There is an excitingly-fast express glass lift without a visible shaft that whisks you up to the outside observation platform, where a neat collection of firm iron bars persuades jumpers that their intended activity is not just a waste of time, but rather downright impossible. On a clear day, there is a good view of the Alps, but remember that Turin can very often be too hazy for such a treat. Flying down again to ground level gives you optional access to the main content of the building, which is the National Cinema Museum (or if you prefer the sexy name: 'Il museo nazionale del cinema.' This really is great fun and imaginatively presented. It starts with the origins of cinema and shows how moving pictures evolved from the well-known revolving internally-lit circular cards through some fun What the butler saw machines to present-day technology. In the centre is a remarkable sight. Do you remember ever having done things in the back row of the cinema that would have better not been recorded for posterity? Go on, admit it! Well here, I had to suppress a giggle upon surveying a large collection of very low loungers, each equipped with stereo speakers at the head end. A sort of 'Club-Class Gaumont' if you like, but no ice-cream ladies which is a shame, considering that you are in Italy. The loungers are all at a reasonably respectable distance from each other, so forget it. ;-) You can crash for as long as you want and look up to two very large screens showing approx. 15 min. clips from Italian classics featuring the likes of Mastroianni, Lollobrigida and Loren etc. The whole show lasts for well over an hour. Intermittently, there is a kind of 'Son et Lumiere' show which is beamed right up to the inside of the dome and is very spectacular to watch, while the lift rockets to the top and back down. Now let's think about your average museum catering tat. You can forget about that here! Apart from a stylish bar, there are very elegant and stylish eateries that give you the opportunity to oversee the proceedings. Feeling deprived of sun, we did however opt to eat in a trattoria outside. I can't remember what it costs but I'm sure it was about five quid a nose for lift and museum and worth every penny. The pix show panoramic views including a hint of Alps from a previous visit, the sunnier view downwards from this year and an evening shot. A must when in Turin.

Very nice place that hosts the Cinema museum. For me, although the museum in itself is interesting and worth to be seen, the most attractive part of the Mole Antonelliana is the wonderful elevator (really impressive) that takes you to the top for one of the most beautiful views of Turin.

The Mole Antonelliana was one of my favourite attractions of Turin. You definately need to mark that on your map and make a morning of it. I have never been to a cinema museum and this one is good, it had me hooked the whole time. The staff is quite helpful when you enter the building and they try to make you feel at home even when they struggle to communicate with you. The price to enter the museum as well as go on the glass lift is not too expensive. We walked around there for hours, took some bizarre photos and relaxed on those red couches in the middle of the museum. The glass lift was a bit nerve-wrecking and exciting at the same time. Once you're on top, you get to see Turin in all it's glory. Those scared of heights should definately not look down, hehe!