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Hi friends! Today we'll talk about the beautiful city of Turin, located in the Piedmont region, Italy. With a population of over 842,472 inhabitants, the city is the fourth most populous municipality in Italy and the center of the Metropolitan City of Turin, which has about 1.7 million inhabitants.
Economy and Culture
Economic Importance
Turin is one of the major centers of economy, industrial production, universities, art, tourism, science, and culture in Italy. Together with Milan and Genoa, Turin was part of the industrial triangle during the years of the Italian Economic Miracle and constitutes the third economic and productive complex in the country. Moreover, the city is famous for the production of many typical products, including vermouth, Gianduiotti, grissini, and espresso coffee.
Cultural Importance
The city of Turin has a two thousand-year history and possesses numerous monuments and cultural assets of great value. Its territory includes areas and buildings included in two UNESCO protected sites, namely, some palaces and areas that are part of the circuit of the Savoy Residences in Piedmont (World Heritage Site) and the Po Hills area (Biosphere Reserve). Furthermore, the city has hosted important international events such as the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
History of Turin
Origins of the city
Turin was probably founded around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini, a Celtic people. It was then transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus with the name of "Iulia Augusta Taurinorum" in the 1st century BC.
The city under the reign of the House of Savoy
After the Ostrogothic rule, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy and then a Marquisate of Turin, under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century. In 1563, the city became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy. Since 1720 it became the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1720-1861) and subsequently, with the fusion of 1847, it also became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) from 1861 to 1865.
Physical geography
Territory
The city of Turin is located in the plain delimited by the Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po rivers, which cross the city from south to north. The city is facing the mouth of some Alpine valleys, including the Val di Susa, which connects the city with nearby France.
In conclusion, Turin is a city of great economic and cultural importance, rich in monuments and cultural assets of great value, and host of many international events. I hope this summary has made you appreciate even more this beautiful Italian city!
