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Hello friends! Today, I will talk to you about Turin, a beautiful city located in Northern Italy. Turin is the fourth-largest city in Italy with a population of 842,472 inhabitants (as of October 31, 2022). It is the capital of the Piedmont region and the Metropolitan City of Turin.
History
Founding and Transformation into a Roman Colony
Turin has a two-thousand-year history. The city was founded by the Taurini around the 3rd century BC and later transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus with the name "Iulia Augusta Taurinorum" in the 1st century BC.
Capital of the Duchy of Turin
After the Ostrogothic rule, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy of Turin and then, after becoming the capital of the Marca of Turin, it came under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century.
Capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia
From 1720, Turin was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia, a state that would lead to the Risorgimento in the 19th century and make Turin the first capital city of Italy (1861-1946).
Historical Events
Turin hosted the International Exhibition of Turin in 1911, the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006, and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Physical Geography
Territory
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po. The Po River runs through the city from south to north, and in front of it are some alpine valleys such as the Val di Susa, which connects the city with nearby France through the Frejus tunnels (Frejus Railway Tunnel and Frejus Road Tunnel), the Lanzo Valleys, and the Val Sangone.
UNESCO Protected Areas
In the Turin area, there are two UNESCO-protected sites, some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of the Savoy Residences in Piedmont, and the Po Hills Biosphere Reserve.
Economy and Culture
Turin is the third most complex economy-industrial production in the country, along with Milan and Genoa. It is one of the largest centers for universities, art, tourism, science, and culture in Italy. It is also the seat of the Italian automotive industry, an important center for publishing, banking, insurance, information technology, cinema, gastronomy, space industry (astronomy), industrial design, sports, fashion, and artificial intelligence.
Global City
The constant growth in international importance has made Turin a global city, the third Italian city after Milan and Rome in the "Gamma" category.
In summary, Turin is a city with an ancient and important history, situated in a strategic location with UNESCO-protected areas and a global city for its economy and culture. It is a city that offers many opportunities, from the automotive industry to publishing, fashion, and gastronomy. If you have the opportunity, you absolutely must visit Turin!
