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Hi friends, today we will talk about Turin, a city located in the Piedmont region of Italy. With a population of 842,472 inhabitants, it is the fourth largest municipality in Italy and the heart of the Turin Metropolitan Area, which has about 1.7 million inhabitants. There are many places of interest here, including some UNESCO-protected buildings such as the circuit of Savoy Residences in Piedmont, a World Heritage Site, and the Po Hills area, a biosphere reserve.
The History of Turin
Foundation
The history of Turin dates back to the 3rd century BC, when it was probably founded near its present location by the Taurini. Later, it was transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus in the 1st century BC and changed its name to ''Iulia Augusta Taurinorum''.
Duchy of Turin
After the Ostrogothic domination, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy of Turin, and then came under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century.
Capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia
Turin became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy in 1563 and, from 1720, the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1720-1861). This state led to the Italian Risorgimento in the 19th century and, in 1861, Turin was chosen as the first capital (city) of the Kingdom of Italy.
The Importance of Turin
Important Events
Turin has hosted numerous important events, including the International Exposition of 1911 and the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006. In 2021 and 2022, it was the venue for the ATP Finals and the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, respectively.
Protagonist of "Made in Italy"
Turin is the city of creativity and innovation, as well as the hub of the Italian automotive industry. It is famous for some of its typical food products, such as vermouth, Gianduiotto, breadsticks and espresso coffee. In addition, it is an important center of publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, gastronomy, space (astronomy), industrial design, sports, fashion and artificial intelligence.
Global City
The constant growth in international importance has made Turin reach the rank of global city (third Italian city after Milan and Rome) in the ''Gamma'' category.
The Geography of Turin
Territory
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po and faces the outlet of some alpine valleys such as the Val di Susa, Valleys of Lanzo and Val Sangone. The river Po runs through the city from south to north.
In conclusion, Turin is a fascinating city, whose two-thousand-year history makes it an interesting destination for all visitors. It is a place of innovation, creativity and culture, which offers many opportunities to satisfy everyone's tastes. Thanks to its unique geographical location, it also offers the possibility to explore the beautiful alpine valleys. We look forward to meeting you in Turin!
