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Mole Antonelliana
📍 Mole Antonelliana, Turin, Italy
Introduction
The Mole Antonelliana dominates Turin's skyline; designed in the 19th century by Alessandro Antonelli, it was first planned as a synagogue and became the city's symbol. Its 167-metre aluminium spire was once the world's tallest brick building; today it houses the National Cinema Museum, and a spiral ramp to the top surveys the Alps and all of Turin. It is the most photogenic silhouette of the city of cinema.
✨ Highlights
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Turin symbol
The Mole Antonelliana dominates Turin's skyline; designed in the 19th century by Alessandro.
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167 m spire
Its 167-metre aluminium spire was once the world's tallest brick building; today it houses the.
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Cinema museum
It is the most photogenic silhouette of the city of cinema.
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Spiral ascent
Spiral ascent adds a different flavour to Mole Antonelliana.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：~€12 to top (reference).
→Hours：~9:00–20:00 (reference).
→Duration：About 1.5 hours.
→Getting there：Walk centre.
→Tip：Lift to the top.
→Note：Closes in high wind.
💡 Tips
• Allow About 1.5 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~9:00–20:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Turin centre; pair with nearby sights.
• Mole Antonelliana rewards a slow visit—catch the signature view.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Mole Antonelliana?
Allow About 1.5 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–20:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
