1. T U R I N f a h a d

2. Fourth largest city in Italy Population - 910,946 (approx., 2010) Occupied by the Taurini Tribe Industrialized city Famous for : Car manufacturing Textile manufacturing Chocolates Overview

3. Geography 239 meters above sea level Capital of Piedmont Region Southern of the Alps Lies between River Dura and River Po

4. Earliest man-known occupation by the Taurini Tribe, 200BC. 2200 years later the roman empire expand to the north. War happened between Roman empire and the Carthages (lead by Hannibal). Destroyed town was rebuilt by Augustus Caesar. Military camp: Augusta Taurinorum. Hundred years of Roman settlement ended, invaded by the Heruli’s, Visigoth’s, Lombard’s & Frank’s. Savoy Royal Family took over, 11th century. Renaissance Period, 15th-17th century. Brief History

5. 1562 conquered by French 1798 conquered by Napoleon 1799 conquered by Austrians 1800 conquered by French 1814 returned to the Savoy Royal Family 1861 became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy 1864 capital was moved to Florence 1870 capital was moved to Rome 20th Century Benito Mussolini took over the power, Turin focused more on its industries Brief History

6. VittorioAmedeoII (1666-1732) 15th Duke of Savoy King of Sicily 1st King of Sardinia Important political and military figure CamilloBensodi Cavour (1810-1861) Genius behind the united state of Italy Aristocratic family Founder of the liberated newspaper, Il Risorgimento Famous People

7. Gianni Agnelli (1921-2003) Grandson of Giovanni Agnelli Greatest businessmen in the history of Italy Carla Bruni(1967) World’s top fashion model Chuck (500) Days of Summer Luca Argentero (1978) Eat Pray Love Famous People

8. Famous Places Royal Palace, Madama Palace Carignano Palace. St. Johns Cathedral Mole Antonelliana Piazza Castello

9. Anchovies in Green Sauce TominoCheese Agnolotti with Gravy Bollito FrittoMisto BagnaCaoda Chocolates & Truffels Gianduiotti Bicerin Ferrero Caffarel Baratti & Milano Famous Food

10. Festivals International Motor Show Feast of San Giovanni (24th June) Salone del Gusto (mid-October) Christmas Market

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