Outline of Turin

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Turin:

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Coat of arms of Turin

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
  • Pronunciation: English: /tjʊəˈrɪn/ tewr-IN or /ˈtjʊərɪn/ TEWR-in, Piedmontese: [tyˈriŋ] (listen); Italian: Torino, pronounced [toˈriːno] (listen); Latin: Augusta Taurinorum, then Taurinum.
  • Common English name(s): Turin
  • Official English name(s): City of Turin
  • Adjectival(s): Turinese
  • Demonym(s): Turinese

Geography of Turin

Geography of Turin

  • Population of Turin: 4,392,526
  • Area of Turin: 25,402 km2 (9,808 sq mi)
  • Atlas of Turin

Location of Turin
Turin (Italy)

Environment of Turin

Landforms of Turin
The Dora Riparia river at Parco della Pellerina in Turin

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

Districts of Turin

Neighborhoods in Turin

Neighborhoods in Turin

Locations in Turin
Castello del Valentino
The Palatine Towers
Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile
Piazza Castello
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
Royal Armoury of Turin

Demographics of Turin

Demographics of Turin

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

Culture of Turin

Cinema of Turin

Music of Turin
Teatro Regio

Theatre of Turin

Events and traditions in Turin

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

Churches in Turin

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

Sports in Turin

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

Economy of Turin

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

Transportation in Turin

Airports in Turin

Rail transport in Turin

Turin metropolitan railway service

Turin Metro

Turin Metro

Enjoy Fiat 500 at Turin Mirafiori
Car sharing in Turin
  • car2Go (Smart)
  • Enjoy (Fiat 500)
  • BlueTorino (Bluecar)
Public bicycle sharing system in Turin

Education in Turin
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

References
  1. "The city's history". Turismo e promozione. Città di Torino. Archived from the original on 18 August 2007. Retrieved 31 August 2007.
  2. "Turin – Culture & History". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
  3. CENSIS

Wikimedia Atlas of Turin

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