🇮🇹 Turin Travel Guide (Transport, Food & Attractions)

Turin, a charming city in northern Italy nestled near the Alps, is packed with cultural gems and stunning sights. Just 4 hours from Lyon by Flixbus, it's a perfect weekend getaway! 🚃 Transport Best App: Download "TO Move" for easy ticket purchases. Daily Pass: Buy a public transport pass in the app—just scan the QR code when boarding buses/trams. Main Options: Buses & trams (metro is limited). 🍽️ Must-Try Food 1️⃣ Dongbei Restaurant Great value! 3 dishes + soup for €33 (cheap vs. Lyon). 📍 Via Saluzzo, 5e (near train station). 2️⃣ Xi Ramen a Mano 🍜 Chewy handmade noodles (€1 seating fee). 📍 Via Cernaia, 22a. 3️⃣ Mano Po 🍗 Crispy fried chicken with unique sauces—so good! 📍 C.so Vittorio Emanuele II, 32. 4️⃣ Xiaoshiwu Trattoria Cinese 🥢 Breakfast, BBQ & street food near the station. 📍 Via Saluzzo, 1c. 📍 Top Attractions 1️⃣ Mole Antonelliana + National Cinema Museum 🎥 Iconic tower with panoramic city views + a fantastic film museum (history, props, posters). 2️⃣ Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale) 👑 Lavish royal rooms, stunning frescoed ceilings, and Chinese artifacts from ancient trade. 3️⃣ Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio) 🏺 World’s 2nd-largest Egyptian collection—book tickets early (sells out fast!). 4️⃣ National Automobile Museum 🚗 A must for car lovers (though I skipped it after Stuttgart’s Mercedes Museum). 5️⃣ Extra Sights (if time allows): Juventus Stadium ⚽ Piazza San Carlo ✨ Palazzo Madama 🏰 Valentino Castle 🌿 Final Tips ✅ Walkable city, but buses help for longer distances. ✅ Book popular museums (Egyptian!) in advance. ✅ Turin’s vibe = historic + modern + foodie heaven! #Italy #Travel #Turin #Foodie #Alps #EuropeTravel #StudyAbroad #WeekendTrip