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    Turin (/tjʊəˈrɪn, ˈtjʊərɪn/ ture-IN, TURE-in,[3] Italian: Torino, Italian: [toˈriːno] ⓘ)[4] is a city

    and an important business and cultural centre in Northern Italy. It is the capital city
    of Piedmont and of the Metropolitan City of Turin, and was the first Italian capital from
    1861 to 1865. The city is mainly on the western bank of the Po River, below its Susa
    Valley, and is surrounded by the western Alpine arch and Superga hill. The population
    of the city proper is 843,514 (31 October 2023),[5] while the population of the urban area
    is estimated by Eurostat to be 1.7 million inhabitants. The Turin metropolitan area is
    estimated by the OECD to have a population of 2.2 million.[6]
    The city was historically a major European political centre. From 1563, it was the capital
    of the Duchy of Savoy, then of the Kingdom of Sardinia ruled by the House of Savoy,
    and the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865.[7][8] Turin is sometimes
    called "the cradle of Italian liberty" for having been the political and intellectual centre of
    the Risorgimento that led to the unification of Italy,[9] as well as the birthplace of notable
    individuals who contributed to it, such as Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour.[10] Although
    much of its political influence had been lost by World War II, having been a centre
    of anti-fascist movements during the Ventennio fascista including the Italian resistance
    movement, Turin became a major European crossroad for industry, commerce and
    trade, and is part of the industrial triangle along with Milan and Genoa. It is ranked third
    in Italy, after Milan and Rome, for economic strength.[11] With a GDP of $58 billion, the
    city is the world's 78th richest by purchasing power.[12]

    As of 2018, the city has been ranked by GaWC as a Gamma-level global city.[13] Turin is
    also home to much of the Italian automotive industry, hosting the headquarters
    of Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo.[9]

    The city has a rich culture and history, and it is 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 Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, 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. A part of the historical centre
    of Turin was inscribed in the World Heritage List under the name Residences of the
    Royal House of Savoy.

    In addition, the city is home to museums, such as the Museo Egizio,[14] and the Mole
    Antonelliana, the city's architectural symbol, which in turn hosts the National Museum of
    Cinema. Turin's attractions make it one of the world's top 250 tourist destinations and
    the tenth most visited city in Italy in 2008.

    The city also 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.[15] Turin is also worldwide famous for icons like the Shroud of
    Turin, the gianduja, the automobile brand Fiat, and the association football
    club Juventus, which competes with its rival Torino in the Derby della Mole, the
    city's derby.[16] The city, among other events, was one of the host cities of
    the 1934 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, along with hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics;
    Turin hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 and is hosting the tennis ATP
    [17]

    Finals from 2021 until 2025.[18]

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