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Hi everyone! Today I'm going to talk to you about Turin, an Italian city that has a lot to offer. Also known as "Torino" in Piedmontese, this city has a population of about 842,472 inhabitants and is located in the Piedmont region. It is the fourth largest municipality in Italy and the heart of a metropolitan area of about 1.7 million inhabitants.
Economy and Culture
Economic Importance
Turin is famous for its strong industrial production and is one of the major university, artistic and cultural hubs of Italy. It is one of the three cities (along with Milan and Genoa) that formed the Italian Industrial Triangle during the years of the Italian Economic Miracle. Turin was the site of the International Exhibition in 1911 and hosted the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006. In 2021 it hosted the ATP Finals and in 2022 the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Typical Products and Local Culture
The city also offers a wide range of typical products that have become famous all over the world, such as vermouth, Gianduiotto chocolate, breadsticks, and espresso coffee. Turin is also considered the hub of the Italian automobile industry. The city has also made contributions to the world of fashion and food and wine.
History
Turin has a two-thousand-year history and was probably founded near its present location, around the 3rd century BC, by the Taurini, and later transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus with the name "Iulia Augusta Taurinorum" in the 1st century BC. After the Ostrogothic domination, it became the capital of an important Duchy of Turin, and then passed under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century. In 1861 Turin was the first capital city of the Kingdom of Italy.
Geography
Turin is located in the plain between the rivers Stura di Lanzo, the Sangone, and the Po. The latter runs through the city from south to north and the city faces the mouth of some alpine valleys such as Val di Susa, Valli di Lanzo, and Val Sangone.
UNESCO Protection
In addition, the territory of Turin also hosts areas and buildings included in two UNESCO protected sites: some palaces and areas belonging to the network of Savoy Residences in Piedmont (World Heritage Site), and the Po Hills area (Biosphere Reserve).
Turin is a global city in the "Gamma" category and is a city that truly deserves to be visited. I hope you enjoyed this overview of the city of Turin!
