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Hello friends! Today I will talk to you about the wonderful city of Turin, a destination not to be missed if you are planning a trip to Italy. But first of all, how about discovering some information about the geography of the city together?
Physical Geography
Territory
The scenery surrounding Turin is truly suggestive. It is located in the plain delimited by the rivers Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po, which cross the city from south to north. In addition, it is facing the opening of some alpine valleys such as Val di Susa (connecting Turin with nearby France) and the Valli di Lanzo and Val Sangone.
The UNESCO protected heritage
The territory of Turin also hosts areas and buildings included in two UNESCO protected sites: some palaces and areas that are part of the circuit of Savoy residences in Piedmont, which represent a valuable heritage of humanity. In addition, the area of the Po hills has been declared a biosphere reserve.
History
Origins
Turin has a two-millennia history. It was probably founded near the current location, around the 3rd century BC by the Taurini, then transformed into a Roman colony by Augustus with the name "Iulia Augusta Taurinorum" in the 1st century BC.
The Duchy of Turin
After the Ostrogothic rule, Turin 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 was declared the capital of the Duchy of Savoy.
The Capital of the Kingdom
Since 1720, Turin became the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia (1720-1861), a state that in the 19th century would lead to the Risorgimento and that made Turin the first Capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946).
Culture and Attractions
Turin is one of the major university, artistic, tourist, scientific, and cultural centers of Italy. The city is home to important universities and cultural institutions such as the Egyptian Museum, the Sabauda Gallery, and the Reggia di Venaria. In Turin, there are also many tourist attractions such as the Mole Antonelliana, the Royal Palace, and the Juventus Museum.
Economy
Turin is the third largest economy-industrial production complex in the country, along with Milan and Genoa. The city is the heart of the Italian automotive industry and hosts the headquarters of important companies such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the Stellantis Group. In addition, it is an important center for publishing, banking and insurance, information technology, cinema, food and wine, the aerospace sector, industrial design, sports, fashion, and artificial intelligence.
Events
Turin hosts many important events throughout the year, such as the International Exhibition of 1911 and the XX Winter Olympic Games in 2006. Since 2021 (until at least 2025), the city is also the venue for the ATP Finals. Recently, Turin hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, a major international music event.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Turin is an incredible city that offers visitors a unique mix of history, culture, and modernity. I hope to have been able to illustrate some of the most interesting aspects of this city and to have aroused your curiosity to the point that you want to visit it soon. You won't regret it! :)
