Turin is the main town of north-western Italy and the capital of Piedmont region. A major industrial centre, Turin is the fourth largest italian city. Population is around 900,000; the metropolitan area totals 1.5 million inhabitants.
Known as Augusta Taurinorum during the ancient times, Turin is ruled satring from 13th century by the dynasty of Savoy. Becoming the capital of the Duchy of Savoy in 16th century, the town grows and, after the Napoleonic occupation, the duchy plays a key role in the italian unification in the 19° century: Turin is the capital of unified Italy in 1861. The 20th century sees an important industrial and demographic growth, which makes Turin as we know it today.

The Politecnico di Torino

The Scuola di Applicazione per gli Ingegneri is founded in 1859 and the Museo Industriale Italiano is established in 1862. In 1906 the two institutions merge: the Regio Politecnico di Torino is born.
The Politecnico has now 4 engineering and 2 architecture faculties, with approximately 25.000 students.
First lectures on aeronautics and aerodynamics are given starting from 1906 and in 1910 the Aeronautic School of Turin starts its courses. Under the direction of professor Modesto Panetti a laboratory of aeronautics is built and in 1931 first aeronautical degrees are granted. Nowadays around 150/200 students enroll each years on the aerospace engineering course.
Aerospace department facilities includes wind tunnels, structures, dynamics and aeromechanics laboratories together with some historical collections.

Turin's industry

The main Italian aerospace group, Alenia, is based in Turin. Alenia has incorporated almost all Italian aeronautical industries of the past. Its main divisions are Alenia Aeronautica and Alenia Spazio.
The aerospace propulsion company Avio has its headquarters in Turin. Avio is present in aeronautics and space sector.
Turin is also the hometown of FIAT automotive group, the biggest Italian company.

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