Turin

Name: Turin
Address: Southern Europe, Italy

Southern Europe, Italy

Italy

People from Turin are called:

Male/General:

Turinese

Pronunciation:

/ˌtʊərɪˈniːz/

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Population:: 848,885 (2024 est.)
Country:: Italy
Region:: Southern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Latin 'Augusta Taurinorum', named after the Taurini Celtic tribe that inhabited the area.

About Turin

Fourth largest city in Italy and capital of the Piedmont region.
Former capital of the Kingdom of Italy and home to the Italian royal family.
Major automotive industry center and headquarters of Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo.
Known for baroque architecture, museums, and the Shroud of Turin.
Important cultural and business center at the foot of the Alps.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Milan

126 km northeast

People are called:

Milanese

Geneva

161 km northwest

People are called:

Genevan

Lyon

273 km west

People are called:

Lyonnais

Quick Facts

Population:: 848,885 (2024 est.)
Country:: Italy
Region:: Southern Europe

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