Turin is one of the most important cities in northern Italy and the center of Piedmont. It is located at the foot of the Western Alps, where the 2006 Winter Olympics were held (by the way, it was during that time that Turin gained true tourist fame).
Here, the influence of the Mediterranean climate is almost imperceptible - precipitation occurs throughout the year, and winters are quite cold and snowy. In terms of population, Turin is surpassed only by Rome, Naples, and Milan - today, it is home to about 1 million people (over 90% of whom are Italians).
Turin occupies an excellent geographical position - all trade routes from Italy to France pass through the city. In fact, this fact was noticed by the ancient Romans - they founded Turin in 28 BC. The history of the entire Piedmont region has been eventful - it constantly changed hands between the French, Germans, and Swiss.
