Turin .

Turin - automotive capital of Italy , the fourth most populous city in the country , the capital of Winter Olympic Games in 2006 , all of this ancient Turin .

It is located on the north- west of the country at the foot of the Western Alps, on the outskirts of the Alpine passes.

In ancient times the territory of modern Turin was a settlement of the tribe of taurine , in the days of Roman rule - Augusta Taurinorum.

The geographical position of Turin has always contributed to its prosperity. This is a major transport hub, the second largest after Milan's industrial center , with wide- advanced trade and financial functions .The leading role is heavy industry . In Turin there is a university , founded in the 15th century.

6-7 centuries was the center of Turin Lombard duchy. Since the late 8th century. Turin became the Carolingian state . From the 12th century. established in Turin municipality .Among other cities Lombard , fighting for its independence in 1226 entered the second Lombard League. In the 13th century . went to the Savoy. In 1536-62 it was occupied by French troops. In 1563 the duchy of Savoy became the capital . In 1720-1860 (with breaks) Turin - the capital of the kingdom of Sardinia , in 1861-70 - the capital of the Italian kingdom .

At the heart of Turin's urban structure is the layout of Roman military camp. Among the monuments is worth noting - the ancient Roman theater and the Porta Palatina , the church of San Lorenzo and San Filippo seals, the Palazzo Carignano . In the 17-20 centuries. Turin has got many avenues and squares - Piazza San Carlo, Via Roma .Turin can be found near the monastery supergene , lock Stupinidzhi .

In Turin, the many museums , including the city museum of ancient art , the Gallery of Albertina Academy of Fine Arts , the Egyptian Museum , Gallery Sabaudia .One of the main symbols of Turin - Mole Antonelliana (Mole Antonelliana), in which, at present , the National Museum of Cinema in Italy. The Egyptian Museum of Turin (Museo Egizio) is the second largest and significance after the Cairo Museum . St. John the Baptist holds the shroud of Jesus Christ.It is believed that this shroud was covered with the body of Jesus after his crucifixion.

Here, the headquarters of the famous football club Juventus, who repeatedly won the Championship and Italian Cup , European club cups.

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