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Welcome to Turin!
Hello everyone and welcome to Turin! Are you ready to explore one of the most beautiful cities in Italy? Turin is a municipality of 842,472 inhabitants (as of October 31, 2022), located in the Piedmont region. It is the fourth largest municipality in Italy by population and the heart of a metropolitan area of Turin which has about 1.7 million inhabitants.
Turin is famous for being the third largest economy-industrial production complex in the country, and along with Milan and Genoa, the most important university, artistic, tourist, scientific and cultural hub in Italy. But not only that! In its territory there are areas and buildings included in two UNESCO protected sites. Are you curious to learn more? Then follow me on this virtual tour!
History and Culture
Two millennia-old city
Turin is a city with a two thousand year old history, founded probably around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini. It was transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus with the name Iulia Augusta Taurinorum in the 1st century BC. After the Ostrogothic domination, it was the capital of an important Duchy of Turin. In the 14th century it passed under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy. In 1563 it became the capital and from 1720 it was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1720-1861). Turin was part of the first Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) and was the first Capital (city) of the Kingdom.
Turin has a very rich culture and numerous cultural assets included in two UNESCO protected sites: some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of Savoy residences in Piedmont, and the Po hills area, a biosphere reserve. Here you can admire the magnificent residences of Piedmont, including the Reggia of Venaria and the Palazzina di Stupinigi.
Physical Geography
Territory
The city of Turin is located on the plain and extends to the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po, which crosses the city from south to north. In addition, Turin is located in front of some alpine valleys, such as the Val di Susa, which connects the city with nearby France through the Frejus tunnels.
Attractions and Activities
What to do in Turin
Turin is a city that offers many attractions and activities. Here you can admire the famous Egyptian Museum, one of the most important museums of ancient Egypt in the world, or the Mole Antonelliana, the symbol of Turin and the highest panoramic point of the city.
If you like coffee, you must try the Turin espresso, one of the symbols of "Made in Italy". You can then visit the Porta Palazzo market, one of the largest outdoor markets in Europe, or take a walk in the Valentino Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Turin.
If you are sporty, you cannot miss the Allianz Juventus Stadium, the home of the Juventus Football Club, or the Pala Alpitour, the sports arena where concerts, sports events and much more are held.
Conclusions
Turin is a city that offers a lot, starting from its two thousand year old history to its rich culture of cultural assets protected by UNESCO. Furthermore, it is a city that offers you many attractions and activities that will leave you breathless. Are you ready to visit Turin? We are waiting for you!
