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The Taurini were an ancient Celto-Ligurian people who occupied the upper valley of the River Po.
Turin
Italy
Turin is a city and a business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
From the “History” section
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Turin became the capital of the Duchy of Savoy in 1563 under Emmanuel Philibert, known as Iron Head.
Turin
Italy
Turin is a city and a business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
From the “History” section
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The Mole Antonelliana, believed to be the tallest museum in the world, houses the National Museum of Cinema.
Turin
Italy
Turin is a city and a business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Turin hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 2006.
Turin
Italy
Turin is a city and a business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
From the “History” section
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The highest temperature ever recorded in Turin was 37.1 °C (98.8 °F) on 11 August 2003.
Turin
Italy
Turin is a city and a business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Hpnx9420 · CC BY 3.0