Mole Antonelliana

Historical Building Turin, Italy

The Mole Antonelliana is a building in Turin, located in the historic centre, symbol of the city and one of the symbols of Italy. The name derives from the fact that, in the past, it was the tallest masonry building in Europe, while its adjective derives from the architect who conceived it, Alessandro Antonelli. However, during the 20th century, it underwent major renovations with reinforced concrete and steel beams, so it can no longer be considered an exclusively masonry structure. With a height of 167.5 meters, for years it was the tallest building in Turin, but today, after the construction of two other modern towers, it remains the tallest building in the city's central urban profile alone. Today, it houses the National Cinema Museum, which in 2008 alone was visited by 532,196 people, making it one of the most popular museums.