Mole Antonelliana and National Museum of Cinema
Mole Antonelliana
The construction of the famous Mole began in 1863, designed by the architect Alessandro Antonelli. Originally, it was created to become the temple of the Jewish Community of Turin, but the building underwent many changes and additions by the same architect and was still under construction when it was given to the municipality of Turin. The architect decided the inclusion of the big vault, topped by the elegant spire, which increased the height of the mighty monument from the original 47 meters to the current 167.5 meters. In this way, Antonelli made the Mole become the tallest building in Turin and the symbol of the city. In 1961, on the occasion of the centenary of the unification of Italy, a panoramic elevator was inserted inside the large hall. In 1996, at the behest of the City of Turin, the building was restored and now, it houses the National Museum of Cinema .
National Museum of Cinema
The National Museum of Cinema of Turin is one of the most spectacular museums in Italy and the highest museum in the world as well. Both film buffs and curious people appreciate its complete and considerable property which includes collections of cinema’s archaeology, history of photography (photographic documents and equipment), movie posters, advertisements, stage sets, tape recordings and a huge film library composed by more than 7,000 film titles, which run through the cinema's history from the origins to nowadays.
Since July 2000 the National Museum of Cinema is located within the Mole Antonelliana, the historic building symbol of Turin, which was planned by the architect Alessandro Antonelli in 1863. After his death his son successfully completed the work. The Mole Antonelliana, originally designed as a synagogue, was then bought by the City of Turin.
The Mole, built with different purpose, was transformed into a vertical and exclusive museum thanks to the extraordinary display of the Swiss set designer François Confino. A remarkable route has been planned for visitors through different collections, which fully involve them. The show-piece of this museum is undoubtedly a picturesque lift with transparent crystal walls, which goes up through the centre of the building to the dome in just 59 seconds, offering complete charming view of the city and its surrounding mountains.
Since July 2000 the National Museum of Cinema is located within the Mole Antonelliana, the historic building symbol of Turin, which was planned by the architect Alessandro Antonelli in 1863. After his death his son successfully completed the work. The Mole Antonelliana, originally designed as a synagogue, was then bought by the City of Turin.
The Mole, built with different purpose, was transformed into a vertical and exclusive museum thanks to the extraordinary display of the Swiss set designer François Confino. A remarkable route has been planned for visitors through different collections, which fully involve them. The show-piece of this museum is undoubtedly a picturesque lift with transparent crystal walls, which goes up through the centre of the building to the dome in just 59 seconds, offering complete charming view of the city and its surrounding mountains.
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