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Hello friends, today we are talking about Turin, a wonderful city located in the Piedmont region. Turin is the fourth most populous municipality in Italy, with a population of 842,472 inhabitants, and is the heart of the Turin metropolitan area, which has about 1.7 million inhabitants. It is also the third-largest economic and industrial production center of the country, along with Milan and Genoa.
The history of Turin
The origin
Turin has a two-thousand-year history and was founded around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini, a Celtic people. Subsequently, the city was transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus with the name 'Iulia Augusta Taurinorum' in the 1st century BC.
The Duchy of Turin and the rule of the House of Savoy
After the Ostrogothic rule, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy of Turin and subsequently came under the lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century. In 1563, it became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy. In 1720, it was chosen as the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia until the perfect fusion of 1847, formally becoming the first capital of the United Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865.
Turin attractions
Turin has many attractions that make it a wonderful city. In its territory, there are areas and buildings included in two properties protected by UNESCO: some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of the Savoy Residences in Piedmont (World Heritage) and the area of the Po Hills (Biosphere Reserve).
Art and culture
Turin is one of the major cultural centers in Italy. It is the birthplace of some of the most important symbols 'Made in Italy' in the world, including vermouth, Gianduiotto chocolate, breadsticks, and espresso coffee. It is an important center for publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, fashion, and artificial intelligence.
Sports
Turin hosted the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and from 2021 (until at least 2025) hosts the ATP Finals. Also, motorsports have a great importance in the city, being the hub of the Italian automotive industry.
Physical geography
Territory
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po rivers, in front of the mouth of some alpine valleys: Val di Susa, Valli di Lanzo, and Val Sangone. The Po river crosses the city from south to north.
The climate
The climate of Turin is of the temperate continental type, with cold winters and hot summers. In winter, fog often envelops the city.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Turin is a wonderful city with an ancient history, many cultural, gastronomic, sports, and industrial attractions that make it a global city. It was the first capital of the United Kingdom of Italy and has hosted important events such as the Winter Olympics and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Turin definitely deserves a visit to discover everything it has to offer.
