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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Mole

Catch the last warm light on Turin’s tallest tower, then settle in for a nightcap.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:14

    Caffe Rossini

    Start with a drink at Caffe Rossini. This late-night pub is open early enough for an afternoon session and sets a lively tone with its young crowd and music.

  2. 17:44

    Mole Antonelliana

    Walk to the Mole Antonelliana. Head inside to the National Cinema Museum and take the lift up to the cupola. The museum is open until 19:00 on weekdays, giving you just enough time to reach the top before the sun dips.

  3. 18:44

    Mole Antonelliana

    Watch the sunset from the cupola. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows over the city as the golden light fades.

  4. 19:29

    Caffe Rossini

    Return to Caffe Rossini for the evening. It stays open until 02:00, making it the perfect spot to unwind after the climb.

Local tip

The lift to the cupola is separate from the museum ticket. Check the route if you need directions from the pub to the Mole.

Check before you go

  • Mole Antonelliana: Open Mo, We-Fr, Su 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-22:00.
  • Caffe Rossini: Open Mo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr, Sa 16:00-04:00.

Worth knowing

  • Caffe Rossini is open at 17:14 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Caffe Rossini is open at 19:29 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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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