Quick answerTurin is a city in Italy, with 855,654 people inside the city limits in 2026. The wider metropolitan area had about 2.2 million people in 2026. It is best known for the Mole Antonelliana, the Egyptian Museum and the FIAT. Its official language is Italian, and its currency is the Euro.
Turin is the fourth-largest city in Italy, with 855,654 people (2026) and about 2.2 million in the metropolitan city. It was the first capital of unified Italy and is home to the Mole Antonelliana and the Egyptian Museum.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population (city) | 855,654 (2026) |
| Population (metro) | 2,204,779 (2026) · Metropolitan City of Turin (ISTAT, 2026) |
| Elevation | 239 m above sea level |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Language | Italian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Coordinates | 45.07917° N, 7.67611° E |
Overview
Turin is the fourth-largest city in Italy, with 855,654 people in 2026 and about 2.2 million in the wider metropolitan city. It is the capital of the Piedmont region and stands on the River Po in north-western Italy, at the foot of the Alps. Turin was the first capital of the unified Kingdom of Italy, from 1861 to 1865. The city lies close to the French border, and its Savoy rulers once held lands on both sides of the Alps.
Turin was the seat of the Savoy dynasty and the home of FIAT, the carmaker that made it Italy's motor city. Its best-known sights are the Mole Antonelliana, which holds the National Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum, the Royal Palace and the Piazza Castello. Turin hosted the Winter Olympics in 2006. The city's arcaded streets, cafés and chocolate shops give it an elegant, French-influenced air.
What Turin is known for
- Mole Antonelliana
- Egyptian Museum
- FIAT
- First capital of Italy
- Winter Olympics 2006
- Savoy palaces
Landmarks
- Mole Antonelliana
- Egyptian Museum
- Royal Palace of Turin
- Palazzo Madama
- Turin Cathedral
- Piazza Castello
- Valentino Park
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turin?
Turin had 855,654 people in 2026, making it Italy's fourth-largest city, after Rome, Milan and Naples. The wider metropolitan city had 2,204,779 people in 2026, according to ISTAT. Turin is the largest city in Piedmont. The city has shrunk from more than a million people in the 1970s as industry declined.
Where is Turin and what is it known for?
Turin is in north-western Italy, on the River Po at the foot of the Alps, near the French border. It is known for the Mole Antonelliana, the Egyptian Museum, the Royal Palace, its Savoy history, and as the home of FIAT and the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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