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Turin

Turin, known in Italian as Torino, is a city in northern Italy and the capital of the Piedmont region. It sits on the Po River, at the western foot of the Alps, about 125 kilometers northeast of Milan. The city center features a historic core with Baroque, Rococo, and neoclassical architecture.

Historically, Turin rose as the capital of the House of Savoy and developed into an important industrial

Turin is renowned for its cultural landmarks, including the Mole Antonelliana, which houses the National Cinema

Education and demographics are strong points, with the University of Turin (founded in 1404) and the Polytechnic

Turin has long been associated with notable products and flavors, including Gianduja chocolate, vermouth, and the

and
cultural
center
in
the
19th
and
20th
centuries.
It
is
the
birthplace
of
Fiat,
founded
in
1899,
and
remains
a
hub
for
manufacturing,
engineering,
and
services.
The
city
is
part
of
the
UNESCO
World
Heritage-listed
Residences
of
the
Royal
House
of
Savoy.
Museum,
and
the
Egyptian
Museum,
one
of
the
world’s
most
significant
collections.
The
Cathedral
of
Saint
John
the
Baptist
houses
the
Shroud
of
Turin.
The
banks
of
the
Po
offer
parks
such
as
Parco
del
Valentino,
and
the
city
has
a
strong
cinema
and
football
heritage,
with
clubs
including
Juventus
and
Torino.
University
of
Turin
among
Italy’s
oldest
institutions.
The
city
has
a
population
around
900,000,
with
a
larger
metropolitan
area.
Transportation
includes
a
metropolitan
rail
and
tram
network,
a
rapid
connection
to
Milan,
and
Turin
Caselle
Airport.
local
coffee
tradition
such
as
the
bicerin.