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Hello friends, today we will talk about Turin, an Italian city located in the Piedmont region. Turin is the fourth-largest municipality in Italy by population and has approximately 842,472 inhabitants. It is the capital of the metropolitan city of Turin and the Piedmont region. Additionally, it is the country's third-most important economic and industrial production complex after Milan and Genoa. But it is not just an industrial city, it is also an important university, artistic, cultural and tourist hub.
The Territory of Turin
The territory where Turin is located is delimited by the Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po rivers. The Po river runs through the city from south to north. The city is situated at the mouth of some alpine valleys, such as the Val di Susa, which allows access to nearby France through the Frejus tunnels.
History of Turin
Turin has a two-thousand-year-old history and was founded around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini. It was later transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus with the name of "Iulia Augusta Taurinorum" in the 1st century BC. After the Ostrogothic domination, it became the capital of an important Duchy of Turin, and then passed under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century. In 1563, it became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy. In 1720 it became the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia, a state that in the 19th century would lead to the Risorgimento and Turin being the first Capital (city) of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946).
Things to See in Turin
Turin is a city rich in culture, monuments and places to see. In its territory, there are areas and buildings included in two properties protected by UNESCO: some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of Savoy Residences in Piedmont (world heritage) and the area of the Po hills (biosphere reserve). Moreover, it was the site of the 1911 International Exposition, the 2006 Winter Olympics, and the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
Things to Do in Turin
In Turin, in addition to visiting monuments and places of interest, there are many things to do. For sports enthusiasts, you can see matches of the Juventus Football Club, one of the most famous teams in Italy and Europe. Moreover, it is possible to go for walks in the mountains or cycle along the cycle paths. The city is also famous for chocolate and coffee.
Industry in Turin
Turin is the hub of the Italian automotive industry, but not only that. It is an important center of publishing, banking, insurance, information technology, cinema, food and wine, the space sector, industrial design, fashion, and artificial intelligence.
Conclusion
Turin is a city that has a lot to offer: history, culture, monuments, industry and much more. That is why it is a significant global city, the third Italian city after Milan and Rome in the "Gamma" category. If you have not yet visited it, you should definitely do so!
