Mole Antonelliana (& Museo Nazionale del Cinema)

The Mole Antonelliana is an icon of the Torino (Turin) skyline. Even if you don’t know its name (which I didn’t until this visit), you will recognise its iconic architecture. The highest stonework structure in Europe - and quite a sight to behold. Unexpectedly, it is also home to the Museo Nazionale del Cinema (The National Cinema Museum). The museum has a quirky and captivating collection of posters and artefacts from films, and is quite the homage to Italian cinema. That said, the hero for me was undoubtedly the building itself. The view up to the dome is quite something.

Tip: There is a panoramic lift (which I’m told takes you up to quite exceptional views of the city). I’m not the best with heights, and it is a separate ticket (not part of the museum ticket price).