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Hi! Today I'm going to talk to you about Turin, a beautiful Italian city that I'm sure you'll fall in love with.
Physical geography
Territory
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po. The latter crosses the city and divides it into two parts: the hilly and the flat one. The Turin territory extends in front of the mouth of several Alpine valleys, such as Val di Susa, Valli di Lanzo and Val Sangone. Thanks to its location, Turin is an easily accessible city and is well connected to many other Italian and foreign cities.
History
Foundation
Turin is a city with a millennial history; it is believed to have been founded around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini. Subsequently, the city was transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus, under the name of ''Iulia Augusta Taurinorum'' in the 1st century BC.
Historical evolution
After the Ostrogoth domination, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy. Over the centuries, the city came under the nominal lordship of the Savoy House in the 11th century. Turin became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy and then of the Kingdom of Sardinia from 1720, a state that in the 19th century would lead to the Risorgimento. Turin became the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865.
Cultural attractions
UNESCO heritage
Turin hosts numerous historic and cultural sites. Some of them have been included in two properties protected by UNESCO: some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of Savoy residences in Piedmont (World Heritage) and the Po hills area (Biosphere Reserve).
Art and tourism
Turin is one of the major poles of Universities, Art, Tourism, and Culture in Italy. Numerous museums and art galleries such as the Galleria Sabauda, the Egyptian Museum, the Cinema Museum, the Automobile Museum, and the Royal Palace attract thousands of visitors every year.
Economy
Key sectors
Turin is the third largest economic-production industrial complex in the country. During the years of the Italian economic miracle, it composed the industrial triangle together with Milan and Genoa. The city has specialized in the automotive industry and publishing, but it is also an important center for Banking and Insurance, Information Technology, Cinema, Food and Wine, Space (astronomy), Industrial Design, Sports, Fashion, and Artificial Intelligence.
Events
Winter Olympics
In recent years, Turin has hosted numerous international events, including the XX Winter Olympics in 2006 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
ATP Finals
Since 2021, Turin also hosts the ATP Finals, one of the main tennis tournaments in the world.
Conclusion
Turin is an extraordinary city, full of culture, art, history, and industry that will never cease to amaze you. I appreciate the time you spent reading this summary, and I hope to have made you want to visit Turin.
