The Mole Antonelliana has been landmark building of the city of Turin since 1889 and was purchased by the municipality who decided to make it a monument to honour the Italian unification. With a height of 167.5m, at the time of its construction it was the highest brick building in Europe. Built in eclectic style, the Mole has a squat square base topped by a large dome with a spire.

The building also houses a unique “vertical museum” featuring a spectacular layout, dedicated to the history of cinema. The Museo Nazionale del Cinema is not only renowned for its rich collection of exhibits, but also for its unique location. Featuring a vertical layout, it spirals upwards, creating a spectacular display of its extraordinary collections through an evocative, interactive itinerary.

A major highlight of the visit is the building’s panoramic lift which takes visitors on a ride, up 85 metres, to the “Tempietto”, an observation deck offering a breathtaking view over the city and its surrounding Alpine range. The braver of heart can also access the panoramic deck on foot from the ground floor by climbing its 573 steps and discover the places hidden inside the cavity of the dome.