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Hi everyone! Today, I would like to talk to you about Turin, a wonderful city located in the Italian region of Piedmont. Known as Torino in Italian, it is the fourth most populous municipality in Italy, with a population of over 842,000 as of October 31, 2022. But it's not just its large population that makes it so special.
A major economic and cultural center
Turin is the third largest industrial and economic production center in Italy, alongside Milan and Genoa. It's also one of the country's major university, cultural, and tourism centers. The city is, in fact, the heart of its metropolitan area, which has a population of about 1.7 million.
UNESCO Heritage
Turin is the site of two UNESCO-protected sites: some palaces and areas that are part of the circuit of the Savoy residences in Piedmont and the Po Hills area.
A city with a rich history
Turin has a significant two-thousand-year history. It was probably founded around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini, a Celtic tribe, and transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus in the 1st century BC. It later served as the capital of various political entities, such as the Duchy of Turin, the Kingdom of Sardinia, and finally, the first capital (city) of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865.
Sporting Eras and Prestigious Events
Turin has been the venue for internationally significant events such as the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006, the Turin International Exhibition of 1911, the ATP Finals since 2021 (until at least 2025), and Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Global City
Turin's constant growth on the international scene has earned the city the status of a global city in the "Gamma" category, the third level after the cities of Milan and Rome.
Physical Geography
Territory
Turin is situated in the plain delimited by the Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po rivers, through which the city is divided into two parts, one to the north and one to the south. The city is located near the entrance to some Alpine valleys: the Val di Susa (which connects Turin with nearby France through the Frejus tunnels), the Valli di Lanzo, and the Val Sangone.
I believe that Turin is a city worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. I hope this brief summary has provided you with some interesting facts about the city. I encourage you to book a trip and see for yourself everything this city has to offer!
