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Hello friends, today I will talk to you about the city of Turin, a city with a two-thousand-year history and a strategic geographical position. Located in the Piedmont region, Turin is the fourth largest city in Italy by population with 842,472 inhabitants as of October 31, 2022. The city is the capital of the region and the Metropolitan City of Turin, which has about 1.7 million inhabitants. Turin is a very active city from an economic, productive and cultural point of view, so come with me to discover this magnificent city!
The history of the city
Turin was founded in the 3rd century BC by the Taurini and transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus in the 1st century BC. After the Ostrogothic rule, Turin became the capital of an important Duchy, and then passed under the nominal lordship of the House of Savoy in the 11th century. In 1563, Turin became the capital of the eponymous Duchy. From 1720 it was the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia, which in 1861 led to the Risorgimento and the birth of the Kingdom of Italy, of which Turin was the first capital. In 1911, Turin hosted the International Exhibition, the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006, the ATP Finals in 2021 and the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022.
The economy and culture of Turin
Turin is one of the major centers in Italy in various fields, such as university, art, tourism, science and culture. It is also the third complex of economy and industrial production in the country, together with Milan and Genoa. The city is known worldwide for some of its gastronomic excellences, such as vermouth, Gianduiotti and grissini.
Turin is also the hub of the Italian automotive industry, as well as an important center of publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, food and wine, space sector (astronomy), industrial design, sports, fashion and artificial intelligence.
Physical geography
The territory of Turin is delimited by the Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po rivers, which cross the city from south to north. In addition, the city faces the mouth of some alpine valleys such as Val di Susa, Valli di Lanzo and Val Sangone. These valleys, together with the Frejus tunnels, represent an important connection with nearby France.
UNESCO protected sites
The territory of Turin hosts two UNESCO protected sites. The first consists of some palaces and areas belonging to the circuit of Sabaudian residences in Piedmont, a World Heritage Site. The second is the Po Hills area, a biosphere reserve.
In conclusion, Turin is a unique city with a millenary history and a strategic geographical position. A city in constant growth, which represents an important center of economic, cultural and scientific development. Thanks to its cultural heritage, extraordinary cuisine and unique geographical position, there is no doubt that Turin will continue to be one of the most fascinating and vibrant cities in Italy and around the world.
