Lombardore
Hello friends! Today I'll talk to you about the splendid city of Turin. Turin is an Italian municipality located in the Piedmont region and is the capital of the metropolitan city of Turin. This city boasts a population of around 842,472 residents and is the fourth largest city in Italy in terms of population. Furthermore, Turin is the heart of the Turin metropolitan area, which has around 1.7 million residents.
Economy and Culture
Economy
Turin is known for its strong connection to the industrial sector. In the past, together with Milan and Genoa, it was part of the Italian industrial triangle during the period of economic prosperity. Today, Turin is one of the major university, cultural, tourist, and artistic centers of Italy. In particular, it is known for the Italian automotive industry, but also for its presence in the banking, insurance, technology, publishing, cinema, food and wine, industrial design, sports, fashion, and artificial intelligence sectors.
Culture
In addition to its strong economic presence, Turin boasts a two-thousand-year history. The city was founded around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini people and then transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus in the 1st century BC. After the Ostrogoth rule, it was the capital of an important Duchy of Turin, later passing under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century. In 1563, Turin became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy and later, from 1720, the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia until its union with Italy in 1861.
International events
Turin has hosted numerous international events. In 1911, it hosted the Turin International Exhibition and in 2006, the XX Winter Olympic Games. In 2021, Turin will host the ATP Finals and in 2022, the city was the host of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Physical geography
Territory
The territory of Turin is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po. The Po river crosses the city from south to north and faces some alpine valleys such as the Val di Susa, the Valli di Lanzo, and the Val Sangone.
UNESCO heritage sites
Savoy Residences in Piedmont and the Biosphere Reserve
The territory of Turin was included in two UNESCO heritage sites. The first is the Savoy Residences in Piedmont, a world heritage site that includes some palaces and areas that are part of the Savoy residences in Piedmont. The second is the Po hills area, a biosphere reserve.
Global city
Gamma
Due to its constant growth in international importance, Turin has been elevated to the rank of a Gamma global city, and is the third Italian city after Rome and Milan.
I just told you about the city of Turin, an incredible city rich in history, culture, and economy. If you have the opportunity to visit it, do not miss the chance to discover all the wonders it offers!
