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Hi friends! Today I'm talking to you about Turin, a fantastic city located in the Piedmont region of Italy. With its 842,472 inhabitants, Turin is the fourth largest municipality in the country. It is the heart of the Turin metropolitan area, which has about 1.7 million people.
History
Foundation and transformation into a Roman colony
Turin's history dates back two thousand years, when the Taurini founded the city around the 3rd century BC. The Romans transformed it into a colony called ''Iulia Augusta Taurinorum'' in the 1st century BC.
Turin under various lordships
After the rule of the Ostrogoths, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy of Turin in the Middle Ages. In 1563, it became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy. From 1720 it was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia (until 1861), which led to the Risorgimento and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
Physical geography
Territory
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po, which run through the city from south to north. It overlooks some alpine valleys such as Val di Susa, Valli di Lanzo, and Val Sangone.
Economy
Turin is known for its economic development in the 20th century, which made it the third largest Italian city for industrial production (together with Milan and Genoa it formed the Italian industrial triangle). In the city's territory there are automobile, publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, film, food and wine, space (astronomy), industrial design, fashion, and artificial intelligence industries.
Culture
Art and architecture
Turin is known for its palaces and areas that are part of the circuit of Savoy residences in Piedmont, a UNESCO heritage site. The city has a vast collection of art museums, including the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Egyptian Museum, and the National Museum of Cinema.
Tourism
Turin is an important Italian tourist destination thanks to its historical charm and beauty of architecture. The city is famous for espresso coffee, vermouth, Gianduiotto, and grissini, which have become symbols of Made in Italy in the world.
Events
Turin International Exhibition
In 1911, Turin hosted the International Exhibition, an event that welcomed visitors from all over the world.
Olympic Games
Turin hosted the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006.
ATP Finals
Since 2021, Turin has been the venue for the ATP Finals, a major tennis tournament held at the end of the season.
Eurovision Song Contest
In 2022, Turin hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, a famous European music contest.
Conclusion
Turin is a wonderful city with a rich and fascinating history. With its architecture, culture, and thriving economy, it is a vital center of activity in Italy and Europe.
