Turin located in the northern part of Italy, in the Piedmont region, also the capital city of that region, the city was the first capital city of Italy in 1861, and was the home of the house of Savoy, Italy’s royal family.
Many of Turin’s public squares, castles, gardens and elegant palazzi such as Palazzo Madama, were built between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Information and Statistics
Elevation: 239 m (784 ft)
Total Area: 130.17 km2
Postal code: 10100, 10121-10156
Dialing code: 011
Patron saint: John the Baptist
Saint day: 24 June
Official website: www.comune.torino.it
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Location
Turin, Piedmont Region, Italy
Coordinates: 45°04′N 07°42′E
