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Turin · Italy

Mole Antonelliana

A landmark in Turin that forms a recognisable part of the city’s public space, architecture and historical identity.

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Mole Antonelliana Rafael Lemieszek · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
1 hour
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Piedmont & Aosta Valley
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Mole Antonelliana is a landmark in Turin that forms a recognisable part of the city’s public space, architecture and historical identity. The building was begun in the nineteenth century to a design by Alessandro Antonelli and later became a symbol of Turin; it now houses the National Cinema Museum.

What you will see

  • Overall architectural form.
  • Close-up structural and decorative details.
  • Views from the surrounding public space.
  • Relationship with the wider cityscape.

History

The building was begun in the nineteenth century to a design by Alessandro Antonelli and later became a symbol of Turin; it now houses the National Cinema Museum.

Visitor tips

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    Allow time to look at the surrounding settlement or landscape as well as the principal site, and check current access information before setting out.

About Piedmont & Aosta Valley

Turin’s royal and museum heritage leads west and south to abbeys, vineyard landscapes and the high valleys of Gran Paradiso, creating a strong mix of urban culture and Alpine scenery.

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