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Museo Nazionale del Cinema

About

The Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin is one of the world’s most distinctive film museums, housed inside the soaring Mole Antonelliana, the city’s symbolic landmark. Its collection, shaped by historian Maria Adriana Prolo, spans the entire evolution of moving images, from early shadow theatre and magic lanterns to the innovations of the Lumière brothers and contemporary digital cinema. The museum’s dramatic vertical layout spirals upward through immersive sets, projections and interactive installations that reveal how stories are crafted behind the cameraMuseo Nazionale del Cinema+1. Visitors can also ascend the panoramic lift for a breathtaking view over Turin’s rooftops, making the experience both cultural and architectural. Blending spectacle and scholarship, the Museo Nazionale del Cinema offers a vivid journey through the art and technology of filmmaking, reaffirming Turin’s historic role as a cradle of Italian cinema.

Turin Italy

Location

Museo Nazionale del Cinema is located inside the iconic Mole Antonelliana tower at Via Montebello 20, in central Turin, Italy. This landmark dominates the city's skyline and houses the museum across multiple spiraling levels, offering panoramic views from its glass elevator. Nearby attractions include Piazza Castello and Palazzo Reale to the west, the historic Cinema Massimo theatre just down Via Verdi, and lively student areas with cafes around the Po River bridges, all within a 10-minute walk. The surrounding Quadrilatero Romano district features boutiques, gelaterias, and easy access to Porta Nuova station.

Museo Nazionale del Cinema

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