Visit to the Mole Antonelliana in Turin: timetables, prices and advice

One of the emblems of the city of Turin is the Mole Atonelliana, which takes its name from the homonymous architect who designed it in 1863. Located in the historic center of Turin, with its 167 meters high, the building overlooks the entire city offering its visitors breathtaking views to admire and photograph . Those who want to visit it can do so by taking advantage of the guided tours or extraordinary openings. Here is all the information you need on how to get there, ticket prices and advice for the visit.

Timetables and prices

• Hours:. Museum and panoramic lift can be visited every day except Tuesday (closing day), from 9:00 to 20:00. On Saturday the closing is postponed to 11.00 pm
• Best time to avoid queues : there is not a particularly suitable time, the ideal is to book the ticket in advance, or better still buy the skip-the-line.
• Ticket price: museum € 11.00, panoramic lift € 8.00, museum + lift € 15.00
• Reductions : museum € 9.00, panoramic lift € 6.00, museum + lift € 12.00, for children aged 6 to 26 and holders of the Torino + Piemonte Card
• Free : free admission for 2 accompanying teachers, and any support teachers

Buy the skip-the-line ticket : the combined ticket for the tourist bus + Entrance to the Mole from € 30.00 is particularly recommended, which includes priority access to the Cinema Museum and the panoramic lift, and the 48-hour ticket for the hop bus -on hop-off, thanks to which you can easily move between the attractions of the city.

Online tickets and guided tours

What to see and how to visit Mole Antonelliana
The construction of the Mole Antonelliana was begun in 1862 by Alessandro Antonelli, with the intention of building a synagogue. The works ended in 1889, with a total height of the building of 163.35 meters, making it the tallest brick in the world. The panoramic lift takes you to the small temple located under the spire, from whichit is possible to enjoy a wonderful view of the whole city and the surrounding mountains .
Since 2000 the Mole has housed the National Cinema Museum , thus becoming a vertically set up museum unique in the world. The exhibition is in fact set up on floors and includes: the archeology of cinema, on the first floor, followed by the Sala del Tempio and the Cinema Machine.
An additional floor is then reserved for the Poster Gallery while the visit will end with the ascent by elevator to the dome of the Mole Antonelliana.
Today the museum’s heritage includes: collections dedicated to the archeology of cinema, the history of photography (both photographic documents and equipment) to cinema collections (posters, advertisements, accessories, props etc.) and avast film library consisting of over seven thousand titles that trace the entire history of cinema.

Useful tips for visiting the attraction

1. Beware of restrictions : the visit to the Dome is not allowed for children under 6 years old. Pets are allowed. The use of photographic equipment is allowed, during the visit to the Dome, only in the special parking areas. In order not to hinder the visit of other people, comfortable and practical clothing is required. It is forbidden to bring large bags and large bags with you
2. Minimum time : we recommend that you consider a minimum of 2 hours for the visit
3. The visit to the Dome is not recommended for visitors suffering from motor difficulties, severe sight or hearing defects, heart or lung diseases, claustrophobia, disorientation syndromes (labyrinthitis, dizziness, etc.)
4. The booking time is binding . In case of delay, the management does not guarantee the possibility of being able to carry out the visit.
5. Buy the Card : the city and its surroundings are full of museums, wonderful palaces and residences, such as the Egyptian Museum or the Reggia di Venaria. To save on admissions, get the € 42.00 Piemonte Card, which offers free admissions and discounts.

Where is it and how to get there

• On foot : the Mole Antonelliana is located in the center of Turin, surrounded by several universities and tourist / historical attractions. The excellent location means that it is well served by public transport, and therefore easily reachable on foot – Get directions
• By bus : 61, 55, 56, tram 13 and 15 Rossini stop in via Po; bus 68, Verdi stop in via Rossini
• By tram : 16, Palazzo Nuovo Corso San Maurizio stop

Historical notes, curiosities and practical info: what to know in brief
The Mole Antonelliana, designed to become a synagogue, was purchased by the Municipality of Turin in 1878. In 1904 a hurricane overturned the statue of the winged genius, affixed to the top, which was replaced with a star. In 1953, however, a storm knocked down over forty meters of the peak , which was replaced with a metal structure covered in stone which led to the reinforcement of the entire structure. In 1961, on the occasion of the centenary of the unification of Italy, the famous crystal lift was inaugurated, which leads to the top of the Mole, an unparalleled panoramic point over Turin. Since 2000, the Mole has also been the emblem of the seventh art thanks to the Cinema Museum, which develops on its three internal floors, designed to surprise and amaze the visitor. Since 1953 the museum has been a member of the Federation Internationale des Archives du Film and in 1992 it became a Foundation thanks to the support of the Piedmont Region, the Municipality of Turin, the Province of Turin, the Cassa di Risparmio di Torino and the National Cinema Museum Association.