🇮🇹 Turin Travel Guide: Italy's Elegant First Capital ⛪️
Once Italy's first capital (1861), Turin charms visitors with its quiet elegance—no Roman crowds or Florentine hustle, just Alpine vistas, medieval grandeur, and the poetic Po River. 📍 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini A hilltop church with panoramic city views (5-min climb). 2️⃣ Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio) 🗿 World’s #2 mummy collection (after Cairo)—spine-tingling exhibits! 3️⃣ National Automobile Museum 🚗 A time machine from 19th-century cars to Italian icons (Fiat, Ferrari, Lamborghini). Don’t miss the Ford Model T and VW Beetle! 🍦 Must-Eat: Gelateria Biraghi Since 1934, this dairy brand serves milk-only gelato (€2.5/scoop)! Made with farm-fresh milk daily—creamy perfection. Turin = Understated magic. ❤️ #Turin #ItalyTravel #HiddenGems #AlpsViews #FoodieFinds