The Waldensian Temple of Turin was inaugurated in December 1853 in the presence of the ambassadors of Prussia, England, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Until 1848, the Waldensians were not allowed to reside in Turin, let alone worship there. The few people present in the city attended services in the chapel of the Prussian Embassy. The Waldensian temple in Turin is presented in a sober neo-Romanesque style with neo-Renaissance influences, especially in the interior.
The Great Synagogue (Tempio Grande) in Turin was built in 1884 by the architect E. Petiti. This Neo-Moorish brick building still serves as a synagogue.
The convent and the baroque church of Santa Maria al Monte (entrusted to the Capuchin friars) is located on the Monte dei Cappuccini. The Baroque building dates from the late 16th century.
The Mole Antonelliana began construction in 1863 and was completed in 1889 by the architect Alessandro Antonelli. It was originally intended as a synagogue, the building was never used as a place of worship and now houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema (The National Museum of Cinema). It is believed to be the tallest museum in the world and is featured on the Italian 2 euro cent coin.
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