What Italian city is called "City of Four Rivers"?
Turin is a city and an important business and cultural centre in northwestern Italy. It's the capital city of Piedmont and of the Metropolitan City of Turin, and was the first Italian capital from 1861 to 1865. It ranks third in Italy in terms of economic power after Milan and Rome.
It's called “City of Four Rivers” because it is localized in a plain surrounded by Stura di Lanzo, Sangone and Po rivers with also the Dora Riparia flowing close to its historical centre. Its territory is also surrounded by the Alpine mountains, also connecting the city with France. Moreover, Turin is the Italian city with more public green with about 21.1 m2 of green per capita and about 160,000 trees along the streets and in the parks.
The climate is continental temperate with cold-dry winters and hot-humid summers, and, as the majority of urbanized territories, its temperature significantly higher than in the rural and hilly areas around the city. Considering the weather stations inside the town, there are differences on the monthly average air temperature principally due to the buildings’ density, the presence of industrial zones and the proximity of parks and rivers.
The city has a rich culture and history and is known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, pavilions, parks, gardens, theaters, libraries, museums, and other places. It's well known for its Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, and architecture.
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