Outline of Turin

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Turin important business and cultural centre, and capital city of the Piedmont region in northern Italy. The city has a rich culture and history, being known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries, museums and other venues. Turin is well known for its Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-classical, and Art Nouveau architecture. Many of Turin's public squares, castles, gardens and elegant palazzi such as the Palazzo Madama, were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. The city used to be a major European political center. From 1563, it was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, then of the Kingdom of Sardinia ruled by the Royal House of Savoy, and the first capital of the unified Italy (the Kingdom of Italy) from 1861 to 1865. [1] [2] The city hosts some of Italy's best universities, colleges, academies, lycea and gymnasia, such as the University of Turin, founded in the 15th century, and the Turin Polytechnic. Even though much of its political significance and importance had been lost by World War II, Turin became a major European crossroad for industry, commerce and trade, and is part of the famous "industrial triangle" along with Milan and Genoa. Turin is ranked third in Italy, after Milan and Rome, for economic strength. [3]

General reference

Geography of Turin

Geography of Turin

Location of Turin

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Turin (Italy)

Environment of Turin

Landforms of Turin

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The Dora Riparia river at Parco della Pellerina in Turin

Areas of Turin

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Turin during the blue hour, as seen from Monte dei Cappuccini

Districts of Turin

Neighborhoods in Turin

Neighborhoods in Turin

Locations in Turin

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Castello del Valentino
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The Palatine Towers
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Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile
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Piazza Castello
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Piazza San Carlo

Ancient monuments in Turin

Exhibition halls in Turin

Monuments in Turin

Museums and galleries in Turin

Parks and gardens in Turin

Public squares in Turin

Piazzas in Turin

Religious sites in Turin

Villas and palaces in Turin

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Royal Armoury of Turin

Demographics of Turin

Demographics of Turin

Government and politics of Turin

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Bronze statue of Julius Caesar, founder of Julia Augusta Taurinorum, with the Palatine Towers in the background

Government and politics of Turin

History of Turin

History of Turin

History of Turin, by period or event

History of Turin, by subject

Culture of Turin

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Mole Antonelliana, an example of eclectic architecture
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Bicerin, a traditional hot drink originally from Turin
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Turin Conservatory, the concert hall

Culture of Turin

Art in Turin

Cinema of Turin

Music of Turin

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Teatro Regio

Theatre of Turin

Events and traditions in Turin

Religion in Turin

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Turin Cathedral
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Basilica of Superga
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The Shroud of Turin, kept in the Chapel of the Holy Shroud in Turin

Churches in Turin

Sports in Turin

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The Juventus F.C. team in 2012
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2006 Winter Olympics, the opening ceremony
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Juventus Stadium

Sports in Turin

Economy and infrastructure of Turin

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The Fiat Mirafiori plant, where the Maserati Levante is produced and assembled by Maserati
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Alfa Romeo 4C, a mid-engined, lightweight, sports car

Economy of Turin

Transportation in Turin

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Alitalia Airbus A320 taxiing at Turin Airport in front of the control tower
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Tram in Piazza Castello
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Lingotto metro station

Transportation in Turin

Airports in Turin

Rail transport in Turin

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Turin Metro

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Enjoy Fiat 500 at Turin Mirafiori
Car sharing in Turin
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  • Enjoy (Fiat 500)
  • BlueTorino (Bluecar)
Public bicycle sharing system in Turin

Education in Turin

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University of Turin - Campus Luigi Einaudi, home of the University of Turin Department of Law

Education in Turin

Healthcare in Turin

Hospitals in Turin

See also

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References

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