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Torino: see Turin Turin , Ital. Torino, city (1991 pop. 962,507), capital of Piedmont and of Turin prov., NW Italy, at the confluence of the Po and Dora Riparia rivers. It is a major transportation hub and Italy's most important industrial center.
..... Click the link for more information. , Italy. TurinItalian TorinoCity (pop., 2001 prelim.: 857,433), Piedmont region, northwestern Italy. Located on the Po River, it was founded by the Taurini. It was partly destroyed by Hannibal in 218 BC. It was made a Roman military colony under Emperor Augustus. A part of the Lombard duchy in the 6th century AD, it became the seat of government under Charlemagne (742–814). It passed to the house of Savoy in 1046. The capital of the kingdom of Sardinia in 1720, Turin was occupied by the French during the Napoleonic Wars. The political and intellectual centre of the Risorgimento movement, it served as the first capital of united Italy (1861–65). During World War II Turin sustained heavy damage from Allied air raids but was rebuilt. It is the focus of Italy's automotive industry and an international fashion centre. The Shroud of Turin has been housed in the 15th-century cathedral there since the 16th century. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Addressing the meeting, head of Torino Chamber of Commerce said that introducing investment and economic development opportunities in Iran could play key role in expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Rome. 5/3/2009 5:35:21 PM Relegation-threatened Serie A side Torino lost to Fiorentina 1-0, a day before the 60th anniversary of the Superga disaster. Walt only has three companions: his dog Lucie, his gun and his vintage 1972 Gran Torino car that everyone wants. |
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