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Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about Turin, a marvelous city in northern Italy. Turin is the fourth-largest municipality in Italy by population, with about 842,472 inhabitants as of October 31, 2022. It is the heart of the Turin metropolitan area, which has a population of about 1.7 million, and is the third most important Italian city in terms of economy and industrial production, alongside Milan and Genoa. Turin is also one of the most important university, cultural, artistic, and tourist hubs in Italy.
The history of Turin
Origins
Turin's history is millennia old: the city was founded in the 3rd century BC by the Taurini and later transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus. After the Ostrogothic domination, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy before falling under the rule of the House of Savoy in the 11th century. In 1563 it was chosen as the capital of the Duchy of Savoy and from 1720 it was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia. In the 19th century, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
UNESCO Heritage
Turin not only has a rich history but also an invaluable cultural heritage. Some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of the Savoy Residences in Piedmont (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Po River Hills (a biosphere reserve) are two UNESCO sites present in the city's territory.
Tourist Attractions
Cultural Places
Turin is a perfect destination for those looking for art, culture, and history. The city is famous for its museums and art galleries, such as the Egyptian Museum, the Sabauda Gallery, and the Palazzo Madama.
Food and Drink
Piedmont is renowned for its delicious cuisine, and Turin is no exception. The city is famous for vermouth, Gianduiotti, breadsticks, and espresso coffee. Moreover, here we can find a large covered market, the Porta Palazzo Market, which offers fresh and high-quality local products.
Sports
Turin is a sporty city, with a rich history in football and ice skating. Football is very popular in the city, and the Turin Football Club's games are held at the Olimpico Stadium in Turin, founded in 1906. Turin also organizes important sporting events, including the ATP Finals, which will be held in the city until 2025.
Physical Geography of Turin
The Territory
Located on a plain, Turin is delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone, and Po, which cross the city from south to north. The city faces the mouth of some alpine valleys, including the Val di Susa, which connects the city to nearby France through the Frejus tunnels.
Economy
Turin is the hub of the Italian automotive industry and hosts important companies such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and CNH Industrial. In addition to the automotive sector, the city is an important center for publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, food and wine, the Space sector (astronomy), industrial design, sports, fashion, and artificial intelligence.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Turin is a city with an incredible historic and cultural heritage, which offers countless tourist attractions and places to visit. It is a city where you can taste local culinary specialties and admire its natural beauties. Turin is also an important economic and industrial center, as well as a city full of opportunities for those who want to study or work. I strongly recommend visiting Turin and discovering everything this wonderful city has to offer.
