The Mole Antonelliana is Turin’s architectural landmark. At first, it was conceived as a synagogue, but the Municipality of Turin bought it and transformed it into a monument of national unity. Alessandro Antonelli is the planner and architect of the historic building.
According to historical records, its construction lasted between 1863 and 1889 and was the tallest building in Europe at the time, standing 167.5 meters tall. Its panoramic lift was launched in 1961 during the commemoration of the centenary of the Italian Unification. It was later renovated in 1961.
