The National Museum of Cinema of Turin is one of the most spectacular museums in Italy and the highest museum in the world as well. Both film buffs and curious people appreciate its complete and considerable property which includes collections of cinema’s archaeology, history of photography (photographic documents and equipment), movie posters, advertisements, stage sets, tape recordings and a huge film library composed by more than 7,000 film titles, which run through the cinema's history from the origins to nowadays.

Since July 2000 the National Museum of Cinema is located within the Mole Antonelliana, the historic building symbol of Turin, which was planned by the architect Alessandro Antonelli in 1863. After his death his son successfully completed the work. The Mole Antonelliana, originally designed as a synagogue, was then bought by the City of Turin.

The Mole, built with different purpose, was transformed into a vertical and exclusive museum thanks to the extraordinary display of the Swiss set designer François Confino. A remarkable route has been planned for visitors through different collections, which fully involve them.

The show-piece of this museum is undoubtedly a picturesque lift with transparent crystal walls, which goes up through the centre of the building to the dome in just 59 seconds, offering complete charming view of the city and its surrounding mountains.