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Turin, Capital city in Piedmont region, Italy.

Turin stands along the Po River, surrounded by the Alps, with a grid pattern of streets and numerous baroque buildings across its center.

The Roman settlement Augusta Taurinorum evolved into the first capital of unified Italy in 1861, marking a significant transition in the nation's development.

The Egyptian Museum displays one of the largest collections of Egyptian artifacts worldwide, second only to the museum in Cairo.

The city's extensive public transportation network includes trains, buses, and a metro system that connects major districts and landmarks.

The Mole Antonelliana, rising 167 meters high, houses the National Museum of Cinema through its innovative vertical exhibition spaces.

Location: Metropolitan City of Turin

Elevation above the sea: 239 m

Website: http://www.comune.torino.it/

Shares border with: Baldissero Torinese, Beinasco, Borgaro Torinese, Collegno, Grugliasco, Mappano, Moncalieri, Nichelino, Orbassano, Pecetto Torinese, Pino Torinese, Rivoli, San Mauro Torinese, Settimo Torinese, Venaria Reale

Address: Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy 10121–10156 Turin

Website: http://comune.torino.it

GPS coordinates: 45.06776,7.68249

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:49

Photography locations in Turin

Turin offers multiple photography sites: historic squares, architectural monuments, parks and museums. The city features Roman gates, baroque palaces, neoclassical churches and modern buildings. The Po River and surrounding hills complement the urban panorama. Locations include the Mole Antonelliana, Palazzo Madama, Valentino Park and Piazza San Carlo.

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