The 2006 Winter Olympics were held in Turin, Italy, which is also known as Torino. The city of Turin is located in the northwest region of Italy and is the capital of the Piedmont region. It is the fourth largest city in Italy and is known for its rich culture and history. The city hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics from February 10th to February 26th, and was the first Italian city to host the Winter Olympics since 1956.