Monday 27 August 2012


La Mole. La Mole Antonelliana. It is the landmark buiding of Turin, named after the architect who built it, Alessandro Antonelli. It was built in the late 19th century and was conceived as a synagogue, but the Jewish community was not happy with Antonelli's work, so it never became a synagogue. La Mole, "mole" meaning "of monumental proportions", is 167 metres high and since 2000 houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema. I visited the museum which is absolutely beautiful and fun also for children. There is also an excellent temporary exhibition ongoing, "Fuori dal Set" (off the set) with wonderful photos of famous film makers and actors by Chiara Samugheo. I also took the lift up to the viewing platform.

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