Turin was founded in the I century AD as Augusta Taurinorum, on a previous Celtic settlement by the expanding troops of emperor Augustus and named after the local tribe of the Taurini (hence the simbol of the bull).
After the fall of the Roman empire, it remained in relative obscurity, compared to the other cities of the region and did not expand beyond the confines of its Roman walls.
Its history changed when the dukes of Savoy moved the capital of their state from Chambery to avoid the frequent invasions of the French to a more defensible position on the other side of the Alps, in 1557, after the House of Savoy, allied with the emperor Charles V.
It then rose to the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia Piedmont in the XVIII century and then led the process of unifying the various states of the Italian peninsula into a united Italy, of which it was the first capital, between 1861 and 1864.
At the end of the XIX century, it formed with Genoa and Milan the industrial triangle of Italy, where most of the industry was concentrated and became famous for its automotive industry, thanks to FIAT.
After the decline of the automotive industry, it is looking for a new destiny.
Its Roman grid plan was expanded during the Baroque and Neoclassical era with a series of wide avenues lined by palaces and punctuated by squares. The residences of the House of Savoy allowed it to be inscribed as a UNESCO site in 2006.
Lovely city to visit.
Nietzsche loved this city.
Nice, I need to travel Italy more, I see.
Known for its automotive sector, space industry, and chocolaterie tradition, as well as for having once been the capital of Italy, the city has faced economic challenges recently. Milan’s rise to prominence has overshadowed it, drawing much of the economic power away. However, being strategically located between Milan and Lyon could serve as a strength, though this potential doesn’t seem to be fully realized
Its location near the Alps, Baroque architecture, and the Egyptian Museum (the oldest in the world entirely dedicated to Egypt, considered the second most important and largest after Cairo’s) make it a very charming city to visit, even though it is often unknown or not considered interesting enough by tourists coming to Italy
I love this city!! The best place in the world for a good cup of coffee!! ❤️☕️
Why did I get this recommended, At school we’re actually studying Italy now.
Its culture shares some similarities with neighbouring France, as Lyon is quite close to it.
I only cycled through Turin, but it’s on my list to revisit for real. I think it looks really nice, and I ate very well on my way through Piedmont.
Would have visited the city if it wasn’t for corona still want to
Very clean sky in this photos… As a person living here since 15 years I have to tell you usually is not like that, it is one of the cities with the worst smog and pollution of the whole italy in part for the industries around but mostly for the geographical position. In the summer when it doesn’t rain for months it is particularly unbreathable… I have to sleep with a fp3 mask just to avoid coughing the whole time
The difference between northern and southern Italy never ceases to amaze me, it’s like two different countries entirely.
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Turin was founded in the I century AD as Augusta Taurinorum, on a previous Celtic settlement by the expanding troops of emperor Augustus and named after the local tribe of the Taurini (hence the simbol of the bull).
After the fall of the Roman empire, it remained in relative obscurity, compared to the other cities of the region and did not expand beyond the confines of its Roman walls.
Its history changed when the dukes of Savoy moved the capital of their state from Chambery to avoid the frequent invasions of the French to a more defensible position on the other side of the Alps, in 1557, after the House of Savoy, allied with the emperor Charles V.
It then rose to the capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia Piedmont in the XVIII century and then led the process of unifying the various states of the Italian peninsula into a united Italy, of which it was the first capital, between 1861 and 1864.
At the end of the XIX century, it formed with Genoa and Milan the industrial triangle of Italy, where most of the industry was concentrated and became famous for its automotive industry, thanks to FIAT.
After the decline of the automotive industry, it is looking for a new destiny.
Its Roman grid plan was expanded during the Baroque and Neoclassical era with a series of wide avenues lined by palaces and punctuated by squares. The residences of the House of Savoy allowed it to be inscribed as a UNESCO site in 2006.
Lovely city to visit.
Nietzsche loved this city.
Nice, I need to travel Italy more, I see.
Known for its automotive sector, space industry, and chocolaterie tradition, as well as for having once been the capital of Italy, the city has faced economic challenges recently. Milan’s rise to prominence has overshadowed it, drawing much of the economic power away. However, being strategically located between Milan and Lyon could serve as a strength, though this potential doesn’t seem to be fully realized
Its location near the Alps, Baroque architecture, and the Egyptian Museum (the oldest in the world entirely dedicated to Egypt, considered the second most important and largest after Cairo’s) make it a very charming city to visit, even though it is often unknown or not considered interesting enough by tourists coming to Italy
I love this city!! The best place in the world for a good cup of coffee!! ❤️☕️
Why did I get this recommended, At school we’re actually studying Italy now.
Its culture shares some similarities with neighbouring France, as Lyon is quite close to it.
I only cycled through Turin, but it’s on my list to revisit for real. I think it looks really nice, and I ate very well on my way through Piedmont.
Would have visited the city if it wasn’t for corona still want to
Very clean sky in this photos… As a person living here since 15 years I have to tell you usually is not like that, it is one of the cities with the worst smog and pollution of the whole italy in part for the industries around but mostly for the geographical position. In the summer when it doesn’t rain for months it is particularly unbreathable… I have to sleep with a fp3 mask just to avoid coughing the whole time
The difference between northern and southern Italy never ceases to amaze me, it’s like two different countries entirely.
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