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Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about Turin, a city in northern Italy that has a lot to offer. Turin is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po and in front of the estuary of some alpine valleys such as Val di Susa, Valli di Lanzo and Val Sangone. The city is the fourth largest municipality in Italy with a population of 842,472 inhabitants and is part of the metropolitan area of Turin which has about 1.7 million people.
History
Foundation
Turin has a two-thousand-year history and was probably founded near its current location around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini, who gave it its name. Later, Turin became a Roman colony by Augustus under the name of "Iulia Augusta Taurinorum" in the 1st century BC.
Middle Ages and Renaissance Period
After the Ostrogothic rule, Turin became the capital of the important Duchy of Turin. In 1563, Turin became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy. In 1720 it became the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia and then, in 1861, the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
Economy
Turin is one of the major hubs of economy, industrial production, universities, art, tourism, science and culture in Italy. The city is the third economic-industrial complex in the country and hosts important automotive and technological industries. Turin is also an important center for publishing, banking and insurance, cinema, fashion, food and wine, space industry, industrial design, sports and artificial intelligence.
UNESCO-protected properties
In the territory of Turin there are areas and buildings included in two UNESCO-protected properties. Some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of Sabaude residences in Piedmont make up the world heritage site and the area of the hills of the Po is a biosphere reserve.
Events and traditions
Turin has hosted many international events, such as the International Exhibition in 1911, the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006, and the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022. The city is also known for its culinary traditions, including vermouth, Gianduiotto, grissini and espresso coffee.
Conclusions
Turin is a city with a two-thousand-year history and offers a variety of attractions for all tastes, from art and culture to technology and gastronomy. If you are in Italy, don't forget to visit this splendid city!
