🇮🇹 Turin Weekend Guide: Museums, Coffee & Hidden Gems

*A perfect 48-hour escape from Geneva (just 4h by Flixbus!)* 🕵️♂️ Must-Visit Museums (South to North Route) 1️⃣ Cesare Lombroso Crime Anthropology Museum €5 | Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM Macabre but fascinating: Skulls 🧠, vintage crime tools, and prisoners’ art (think: eerie self-portraits). Critical lens: Exhibits acknowledge Lombroso’s controversial views on gender/race. Bonus: Free anatomy museum next door (touch real organ specimens—yes, really!). 2️⃣ Lavazza Coffee Museum ☕ €10 (under 26) | Wed-Sun 10AM-6PM Interactive fun: Scan your espresso cup chip to unlock exhibits + get a free coffee (I got almond-infused—wild!). Don’t miss: The space coffee machine and vintage ads! 3️⃣ Royal Palace of Turin 👑 €2 (under 26) | Thu-Tue 9AM-7PM Opulent rooms + Chinese porcelain collection (yes, really!). 🌿 Scenic Breaks 4️⃣ Santa Maria del Monte Church ⛪ Climb for postcard views of Turin’s skyline. 5️⃣ Valentino Park 🌳 Stroll by the Po River with gelato in hand (Grom nearby!). 🍽️ Food Recs Mercato Centrale: Food hall with all the Italian treats. Primo Piano: €22 seafood pasta duo (warning: ultra-cheesy!). 💡 Why Turin? ✔️ Walkable + budget-friendly ✔️ Unusual museums (crime + coffee? Yes.) ✔️ Alps views without the crowds #TurinWeekend #OffbeatItaly