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The Geographical Location of Turin
Hello friends! Today I will talk to you about Turin, a beautiful city located in the northwest of Italy in the Piedmont region. Turin is the capital of the metropolitan city and has a population of over 840,000 inhabitants (as of October 31, 2022). It is the fourth largest municipality in Italy and is the heart of the Turin metropolitan area, which has a population of around 1.7 million people.
Turin is an extremely important city in terms of economics and industry and is one of the major university, tourist, scientific, and cultural hubs in Italy. Furthermore, its territory includes areas and buildings that are part of two UNESCO-protected sites: some palaces and zones belonging to the circuit of Savoy Residences in Piedmont (World Heritage) and the Po Hills area (Biosphere Reserve).
The History of Turin
The history of Turin dates back to the 3rd century BC, when it was founded by the Taurini people, but then became a Roman colony in the 1st century BC and was called ''Iulia Augusta Taurinorum''. After the rule of the Ostrogoths, Turin became the capital of the important Duchy of Turin and then, after becoming the capital of the Marquisate of Turin, came under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the XI century. The city became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy in 1563. In 1720, Turin became the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865.
Important Events and Economic Sectors of Turin
Turin has hosted many international events, such as the International Exposition in 1911, the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006, the ATP Finals since 2021 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The city is famous for being home to some of the most important Italian products such as vermouth, Gianduiotti, grissini, and espresso coffee. It is also the hub of the Italian automotive industry, the center of publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, enogastronomy, space industry (astronomy), industrial design, sports, fashion, and artificial intelligence.
The Geographical Location of Turin
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po, and facing the mouth of some alpine valleys: the Val di Susa, which connects the city with nearby France through the Frejus tunnels (Frejus Railway Tunnel and Frejus Road Tunnel), the Lanzo Valleys and the Val Sangone. Hence, Turin is surrounded by beautiful mountains that make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and for those who want to practice outdoor sports such as skiing.
Conclusions
In summary, Turin is a unique and special city, with a rich history and extraordinary culture. It is a modern and innovative city, with a wide variety of industrial sectors, but has always remained in close contact with nature and the beauties of the surrounding territory. If you have the opportunity to visit Turin, you will be offered a wide variety of experiences and emotions: from cultural tourism to gastronomy, from sports to art. Don't miss the opportunity to discover this wonderful city!
