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Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Turin, a city that you surely know well. Turin is located in the plain delimited by the Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po rivers, in front of the opening of some Alpine valleys such as the Val di Susa, which connects it to nearby France through the Frejus tunnels.
History
Foundation and dominations
The history of Turin begins around the 3rd century BC when it was founded by the Taurini, then transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus with the name of Iulia Augusta Taurinorum in the 1st century BC. After the Ostrogoth domination, it became the capital of an important Duchy of Turin, and then passed, after becoming the capital of the Marca di Torino, under the lordship of the Casa Savoia in the 11th century. In 1563 it became the capital and from 1720 it was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1720-1861), a state that in the 19th century led to the "Risorgimento" and that made Turin the first Capital (city) of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) (from 1861 to 1865).
Exhibitions and events
Turin has hosted important events such as the 1911 International Exhibition, the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006, the ATP Finals from 2021 (until at least 2025), and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Economy
Sectors
Turin is the third largest economy and industrial production complex in the country and is one of the major poles of universities, arts, tourism, science and culture in Italy. Turin is the hub of the Italian automotive industry, as well as an important center for publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, food and wine, space (astronomy), industrial design, sports, fashion, and artificial intelligence.
Made in Italy
Turin is also the birthplace of some of the greatest symbols of Made in Italy in the world, such as vermouth, Gianduiotto chocolates, breadsticks, and espresso coffee.
Attractions
UNESCO heritage sites
Turin is a city with a very rich cultural heritage, where it is possible to visit some areas and buildings included in two UNESCO-protected sites: some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of Sabaudian residences in Piedmont (world heritage) and the area of the Po hills (biosphere reserve).
Cultural sectors
Turin is also one of the major cultural poles in Italy and boasts important museums and art galleries, universities, theaters, and cinemas.
Curiosities
Global city
Thanks to its constant growth in global importance, Turin has reached the rank of global city (third Italian city after Milan and Rome) in the Gamma category.
Here is a brief summary of what I have told you about Turin, the splendid Piedmontese city. Don't forget to visit it if you haven't already!
