Turin – Piedmont, Italy
Turin (Torino) lies at the western end of the Po Valley near the point where the Po River begins its long journey across northern Italy. The city is framed by the distant peaks of the Alps, giving Turin a dramatic geographic setting.
For centuries Turin served as the capital of the House of Savoy, and later became the first capital of unified Italy in the 19th century. The city is known for its elegant Baroque architecture, long arcaded boulevards, and grand public squares such as Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo.
Turin’s historic center reflects the orderly urban planning of the Savoy rulers, with broad avenues and palaces that give the city a distinctive architectural character among Italian cities.
