Turin, Italy: Location in Piedmont at the Foot of the Alps

Turin's Geographic Setting

Turin (Torino) is in northwestern Italy, capital of the Piedmont (Piemonte) region.

• At the confluence of the Po and Dora Riparia rivers.
• At the foot of the Alps.

This strategic location made it Italy's first capital (1861–1865) and a historic industrial/automotive center (Fiat headquarters).