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Turin (; Piedmontese: Turin) is a major industrial city in north-western Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the west bank of the Po River. The population of the city of Turin is 908,000 (2004 census); its metropolitan area totals about 1.7 million inhabitants. The province is one of the largest in Italy, with 6,830 square kilometres (2,637 sq. mi), and one of the most populous, with 2,236,941 inhabitants at the 2004 census. Turin is also well-known as the home of the Shroud of Turin and host of the 2006 Winter Olympics.
History
The name of Turin comes from Tau, a Celtic word that means mountains. Its Italian name, Torino, translates as "little bull"; hence the coat of arms and the symbol of the city. The area was settled by the Taurini in pre-Roman times. More on [ Turin ]
Not to be confused with the Turin Shroud; RT @rusholmruffian RT @kerbey : http://twitpic.com/ognnv My piece of Morrissey's shirt!!!
Jameset (James Tattle) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:21:43 -0000
Not to be confused with the Turin Shroud; RT @rusholmruffian RT @kerbey : http://twitpic.com/ognnv My piece of Morrissey's shirt!!!
Beichler: Von Graz nach Turin? http://bit.ly/IxE2h
sportnetat (sportnet) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:54:44 -0000
Beichler: Von Graz nach Turin? http://bit.ly/IxE2h
Right now, I'd rather be in Turin!
margaretckc (Margaret Chaconas) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:35:26 -0000
Right now, I'd rather be in Turin!
VIEW Thursday mix: Wide range of disciplines and fields covered today in Turin. All CG. All creative. All VIEW 2009. http://bit.ly/39DoPz
CGNews (CGSociety News Feed) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:23:55 -0000
VIEW Thursday mix: Wide range of disciplines and fields covered today in Turin. All CG. All creative. All VIEW 2009. http://bit.ly/39DoPz
Turin, Italy: Tips for visitors: http://su.pr/2UTvry based on original post by Top Travel Content Europe member @casadolcetto
karenbryan (Karen Bryan) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:23 -0000
Turin, Italy: Tips for visitors: http://su.pr/2UTvry based on original post by Top Travel Content Europe member @casadolcetto
jetzt doch heimweh, aber nach turin. wahrscheinlich, weil ich im november immer besonders gern dort gelebt habe.
pazzerella (pazzerella) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:15:39 -0000
jetzt doch heimweh, aber nach turin. wahrscheinlich, weil ich im november immer besonders gern dort gelebt habe.
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