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Hi there! Today I'll tell you about Turin, an Italian city located in the Piedmont region and with lots of interesting things to discover.
The city of Turin
An important city
Turin is a very large city, in fact it is the fourth most populous municipality in Italy with around 842,000 inhabitants! It is also the heart of a metropolitan area that counts about 1.7 million people. But it's not just a big city, it's also very important for the economy and industrial production of the country. In the past it was part of the famous "industrial triangle" of Italy along with Milan and Genoa. Now Turin has become a reference point for university, art, tourism, science and culture in our country.
UNESCO Heritage
Furthermore, the city has two UNESCO protected sites: some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of the Savoy Residences in Piedmont (world heritage) and the Po Hills area (biosphere reserve).
History
Turin has a two-thousand-year history and was founded by the Taurini around the 3rd century BC. Like many other Italian cities, Turin has experienced various dominations, including the Roman one. After the Ostrogothic domination, it became the capital of the Duchy, then of the March and finally of the Kingdom under the reign of the royal family of Casa Savoia.
Important events
Over the years, Turin has hosted numerous international events, such as the 1911 International Exhibition, the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Turin's specialties
Turin is famous for its gastronomic specialties such as vermouth, Gianduiotto chocolate, grissini and espresso coffee. But not only that, the automotive industry, publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, fashion and artificial intelligence also have important addresses in Turin.
Global city
Thanks to its constant growing importance on an international scale, Turin is one of the Italian cities that have reached the rank of "global city" in the "Gamma" category.
Physical geography
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po rivers, which cross the city from south to north. In addition, the city overlooks the Alpine valleys such as the Val di Susa, connected to nearby France through the Frejus tunnels, the Valli di Lanzo and the Val Sangone.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Turin is a city rich in history, culture, industry and gastronomy. If you haven't visited it yet, I recommend you do so as soon as possible!
