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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Surface | 130 km² |
| Population | 910 437 |
| Area code | 011 |
| Postal Code | 10121–10156 |
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Turin - a city in the northwest Italy, on the river Po, capital of the administrative region Piedmont. Turin is the fourth largest city in Italy.
Characteristic
Turin is an important industrial center, the most famous company coming from Turin is FIAT which has its headquarters here and a factory in the Mirafiori area. Turin has a good geographical position, the river Po flows through the city, hiding in the shadow of the nearby mountains.
In 2006, the Winter Olympic Games were held here.
The city is also known for its football teams: Juventus Turin and FC Torino.
History
The name comes from the word Taur, meaning mountain, but often the origin of the name is attributed to the legend of a bull that died during a fight with a dragon.
In the 1st century, the Romans established a military camp here.
In 1559 it becomes the capital of Piedmont after the peace that ended the Italian wars.
The Shroud of Turin has been kept in the cathedral since 1578.
Turin, as well as the whole of Piedmont, was under French rule in the years 1802-1814, at that time some investments were made, such as municipal baths. When Turin returned to Italian rule, all investments were successively destroyed. All except the bridge over the river Po, which turned out to be such an important road junction that it was decided to leave it. The name was changed to the Emmanuel I bridge (from the ruler who took over Italy as the first after 1814) and the explanation was given that this only French investment remains so that the proud Italian people can trample on what is French.
In the years 1861-1865 it was the first capital of Italy, from the second half of the twentieth century you can observe a sudden demographic increase caused by the development of technology and industry in the region.
Drive
By plane
There is Turin-Caselle airport (IATA: TRN - ICAO: LIMF) named after the first president of Italy. The airport is the largest airport in Piedmont, serving over 35 million passengers annually, flights at this airport are served by Lufthansa, Alitalia, Air France, British Airways and many low-cost airlines. The airport is located 16 kilometers from the city center. You can get to Turin from the airport by rail, regional bus lines, taxi (cost about 30 euro) or a rented car (at the airport there are representatives of AVIS, Europcar).
An alternative for Caselle can be Malpensa airport (IATA: MXP) in Milan, the journey from the airport takes 1.5-2 hours.
By train
There are 3 main train stations: Porta Nuova, Porta Susa and Lingotto FS.
By car
The most important roads connect Turin:
Communication
Turin has a tram and bus network and a metro commissioned for the 2006 Olympics. City transport is managed by GTT, on its website you can find diagrams of urban transport routes as well as live preview where the various means of transport are located. The car can be rented at the airport stands, although the car traffic in the city is "daring" it is a bit calmer than in other Italian cities.
Worth seeing
For people visiting museums or other ticketed places, an option worth considering is Turin Piedmont card, after buying it, some attractions are cheaper, some are free, we also get discounts on public transport. Locations where you can buy the card: list and map. The cost is 23 euros for 1 day and 51 euros for 5 days (discounts for children and intermediate offers are available).
Museums
- Museo dell'Automobile Torino Automotive Museum
- Museo Nazionale della Montagna "Duca Degli Abruzzi" National Museum of the Mountains at Piazzale Monte dei Capuccini, 7. The museum is located in the Capuchin monastery on a hill, offering a wonderful panorama of the whole of Turin.
- Museo Nazionale del Cinema National Museum of Cinema, located in the former Mole Antonelliana synagogue and Turin's tallest building. An elevator takes you to the top of the tower, where there is an observation deck. Cost: Museum 10 euros, observation deck 7 euros
- Museo Egizio The Egyptian Museum, Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, 10123 Torino, one of the most famous in Europe. You can buy tickets online and the one-time admission cost for an adult is 15 euros.
Streets
- Via Po - leads from Piazza Castello to Piazza Vittorio across the Emmanuel I Bridge, has many bookstores and has the character of a more "intimate", "artistic" street.
- Via Roma - one of the prettiest streets in Turin leads from Porta Nuova train station to Piazza Castello, the street has the nicest shops. The street is considered the most representative in the city.
- Via Garibaldi - Pedestrian-only street with most shops.
Historical monuments
- Capuchin Monastery, Piazzale Monte dei Capuccini, 7
- Mole Antonelliana 17th century synagogue, a symbol of Turin
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Piazza San Giovanni, it is in this building that the famous Shroud of Turin is stored.
- Armeria Reale (Royal Armory), in Piazza Castello, has an extensive collection of weapons up to and including the 17th century.
- Basilica of Supergra, Strada Basilica di Superga 73 - 10132 (TO), Basilica on the top of the mountain with a magnificent view. In 1949, a plane with Torino FC players crashed near this cathedral, and there is a plaque in the cathedral commemorating this event. You can get to the cathedral by car as well as by train, the prices for one / two-way travel are 4/6 euro (6/9 on weekends and holidays).
- Lingotto - the former headquarters and factory of FIAT in the center of Turin now houses a hotel and gallery. The building is distinguished by an oval race track at the top of the building that was used to test new solutions in cars.
Nearest neighborhood
work
FIAT is based here with several production plants, and near Turin there are many industrial complexes in the surrounding smaller towns, such as Beinasco, Rivalta di Torino. Many other companies and international concerns, such as Lavazza, Kappa, Suergra, and Unicredit group, have their headquarters here.
Science
It's right here University of Turin (incl. Università degli Studi di Torino) founded in 1404 by the prince Ludovico di Savoia. In addition, it is here Turin University of Technology (incl. Politecnico di Torino).
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Tourist information
Where next
- Alps are a stone's throw from Turin, consider them as your next stop.
- Milan 1.5-2 hours away via a good highway or train.
- Lyons it has a convenient road connection (buses also run).