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Introduction
Hello friends, today I'll talk to you about Turin, an Italian city with a two-thousand-year-old history and a lot to offer. Did you know that it's the fourth most populous municipality in Italy and has a Metropolitan City counting about 1.7 million inhabitants? Additionally, Turin is the third largest economic-industrial complex in the country along with Milan and Genoa, constituting one of Italy's major university, art, tourism, science, and cultural hubs. In this summary, we'll talk about Turin's physical geography, history, and economy.
Physical Geography
Territory
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po rivers. The city also overlooks the opening of some Alpine valleys such as the Val di Susa, Lanzo Valleys, and Sangone Valley. An interesting fact about this city is the Po river runs through it from south to north.
History
Turin has a two-thousand-year-old history that starts around the 3rd century BC when it was founded by the Taurini. Subsequently, the city was turned into a Roman colony by Augustus and named ''Iulia Augusta Taurinorum.'' After the rule of the Ostrogoths, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy of Turin. In the 11th century, it fell under the nominal lordship of Casa Savoia and was the city of the Duchy of Savoy. In 1563, it became the capital of this Duchy and from 1720 was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Finally, in 1861, Turin became the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
Economy
Turin is known as the hub of the Italian automotive industry and many other important industries such as publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, food and wine, space (astronomy), industrial design, sports, fashion, and artificial intelligence. Did you know that Turin is also the birthplace of some of the biggest symbols of ''Made in Italy,'' such as vermouth, Gianduiotto chocolates, breadsticks (grissini), and espresso coffee?
Conclusion
Turin is a global city that lends itself to be visited both for its economy and industrial activities and for its historical and naturalistic beauties. It's worth visiting this city to see historical buildings such as some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of the Savoy Residences in Piedmont (world heritage) and the Po Hills area (biosphere reserve) included in UNESCO. You can also taste the local food and wine and attend various sports and cultural events that take place in this city. Visit Turin, you won't regret it!
