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Evening

Golden Hour at the Mole

Start your evening by catching the last warm light on Turin’s most iconic tower, then settle in for dinner and a nightcap nearby.

Best time: 20:14About 180 min

Timeline

  1. 18:14

    Caffe al Bicerin

    Stop at Caffe al Bicerin for a classic Torinese bicerin. The queues can be long, so arriving two hours early ensures you get a seat and a drink before the crowds build.

  2. 18:54

    Mole Antonelliana

    Walk to the Mole Antonelliana viewpoint. It is a 20-minute walk from the city center. Arrive here to watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the WNW, painting the 167.5-metre tower in golden light.

  3. 20:34

    Mare Nostrum

    Head to Mare Nostrum for dinner. This fish restaurant serves excellent southern Italian and Sicilian seafood. The starter is a must: you receive six small dishes of the day. Note that it opens at 20:00, so you will just make it.

  4. 21:44

    Lab Vittorio

    End the night at Lab Vittorio. This small, lively bar is known for good cocktails and tapas, providing a relaxed spot to unwind after dinner.

Local tip

The Mole Antonelliana is the highest work of its kind in Turin. If you want to go up, check the route for the elevator or stairs. The view from the top is worth it, but the exterior viewpoint is free and offers the best sunset angle.

Check before you go

  • Caffe al Bicerin is open Mo,Tu,Th-Su 09:00-19:30. Arrive early to avoid queues.
  • Mare Nostrum is open Mo-Sa 20:00-22:30. You must be seated by 22:30.
  • Lab Vittorio is open Tu-Th,Su 17:00-01:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-03:00.

Worth knowing

  • Caffe al Bicerin is open at 18:14 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Mare Nostrum is open at 20:34 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Lab Vittorio is open at 21:44 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Turin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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