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Welcome to Turin, a dynamic and diverse city!
If you are looking for a city that has everything: culture, art, history, good food, technology, and entertainment, then Turin is the perfect place for you. A city in the heart of Piedmont, in northern Italy, that boasts a two-thousand-year-old history and a strong and rooted culture.
The physical geography of Turin
Turin is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po, with the latter crossing the city from south to north. The city also overlooks the mouth of some alpine valleys such as Val di Susa, which connects it to nearby France through the Frejus tunnels, the Valli di Lanzo, and Val Sangone.
The history of Turin
The history of Turin begins in the 3rd century BC when it was founded by the Taurini. Later, the city was transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus in the 1st century BC. After the Ostrogoth domination, it was the capital of an important Duchy of Turin and then, becoming the capital of the Marca of Turin, passed under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century.
In 1563, Turin became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy and from 1720 it was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia until the 19th century when it became the first Capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946).
Turin today
Today Turin is a dynamic and diverse city, not only in terms of culture and history but also in terms of economy, science, and technology. It is the third industrial production-economic complex in the country and is one of the largest cultural centers in Italy.
Moreover, the city is the birthplace of some of the major "Made in Italy" symbols in the world including vermouth, Gianduiotti, grissini, and espresso coffee. It is also the hub of the Italian automotive industry and an important center for publishing, the information technology sector, cinema, food and wine, the space sector (astronomy), industrial design, sport, fashion, and artificial intelligence.
Turin, a global city
Thanks to its constant growth in international importance, Turin has achieved the status of a global city, becoming the third Italian city after Milan and Rome in the "Gamma" category. Additionally, the city has hosted world-class events such as the International Exhibition in 1911, the XX Olympic Winter Games in 2006, the ATP Finals from 2021, and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Welcome to Turin, a city with so much to offer!
In short, Turin is an incredibly interesting city with plenty to offer. With its long history, culture and artistic heritage, as well as its dynamic economy and strategic geographic location, this city is the perfect place for those looking for something special. Come visit Turin and discover what makes this city so intriguing!
